How to Pronounce Guides

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡaɪdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “guides”

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

What does guides mean?

noun

  1. Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.

    “The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.”

  2. A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.

verb

  1. To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
  2. To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.

Words that rhyme with guides

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besidesstrideschidestidessidesglidesprovidesabidesgenocidesresidessubsidesconfides

Related words

usherpathfinderconductmaneuverscouttemplateguidebookpass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guides"?▾

"Guides" has 2 syllables: guid · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "guides"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guides" is /ɡaɪdz/.

What does "guides" mean?▾

Guides: Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.

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