How to Pronounce Collide

To pronounce "collide", say COLL-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈlɑɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kəˈlɑɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “collide”

"collide" has 3 syllables: coll-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does collide mean?

verb

To impact directly, especially if violent.
“When a body collides with another, then momentum is conserved.”
To come into conflict, or be incompatible.
“China collided with the modern world.”

Synonyms

clash

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Words that rhyme with collide

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abide stride snide chide deride provide glide preoccupied gratified dignified mortified identified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collide"?▾

"Collide" has 3 syllables: coll · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "collide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "collide" is /kəˈlɑɪd/.

What does "collide" mean?▾

Collide: To impact directly, especially if violent.

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