To pronounce "elide", say EL-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈlaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
elide
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/ɪˈlaɪd/
IPA
"elide" has 3 syllables: el-id-e. It rhymes with bolide and phthalide, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Elide" has 3 syllables: el · id · e.
The IPA transcription of "elide" is /ɪˈlaɪd/.
Elide: To leave out or omit (something).
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