How to Pronounce Collides

To pronounce "collides", say COLL-id-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

COLL-id-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “collides”

"collides" has 3 syllables: coll-id-es. It rhymes with besides and strides, if that helps it stick.

What does collides mean?

verb

  1. To impact directly, especially if violent.

    “When a body collides with another, then momentum is conserved.”

  2. To come into conflict, or be incompatible.

    “China collided with the modern world.”

Synonyms

clash

Words that rhyme with collides

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besidesstrideschidestidessidesguidesglidesprovidesabidesgenocidesresidessubsides

Related words

clashjarconfrontsencountersfacesgoesmeetsruns

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collides"?▾

"Collides" has 3 syllables: coll · id · es.

What does "collides" mean?▾

Collides: To impact directly, especially if violent.

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