To pronounce "gelid", say GEL-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɛl.ɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdʒɛl.ɪd/
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"gelid" has 2 syllables: gel-id. It rhymes with felid, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gelid" has 2 syllables: gel · id.
The IPA transcription of "gelid" is /ˈdʒɛl.ɪd/.
Gelid: Very cold; icy or frosty.
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