How to Pronounce Hid

To pronounce "hid", say HID — one syllable, IPA /hɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hid”

"hid" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with good and bid, if that helps it stick.

What does hid mean?

verb

  1. To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.

    “He hides his magazines under the bed.”

  2. To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

Synonyms

concealhide awaysecretego undercoverhide outlie low

Antonyms

discloseexposerevealshowuncover

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Words that rhyme with hid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodbidskidquidamidforbidlidkidgridsquidmideyelid

Related words

concealingconcealmentsecretingcacheshroudedcovertconcealwithheld

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hid"?▾

"Hid" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hid" is /hɪd/.

What does "hid" mean?▾

Hid: To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.

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