How to Pronounce Brides

To pronounce "brides", say BRID-es — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹaɪdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɹaɪdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brides”

"brides" has 2 syllables: brid-es. It rhymes with besides and strides, if that helps it stick.

What does brides mean?

noun

  1. A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.
  2. An object ardently loved.

verb

  1. To make a bride of

noun

  1. An individual loop or other device connecting the patterns in lacework

Words that rhyme with brides

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besidesstrideschidestidessidesguidesglidesprovidesabidesgenocidesresidessubsides

Related words

brigidbridgetbridlesdolls

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brides"?▾

"Brides" has 2 syllables: brid · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "brides"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brides" is /bɹaɪdz/.

What does "brides" mean?▾

Brides: A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

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