How to Pronounce Pride

To pronounce "pride", say PRID-e — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pɹaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pride”

"pride" has 2 syllables: prid-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pried, pryde — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pride mean?

noun

  1. The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
  2. (often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.

    “He had pride of ownership in his department.”

verb

  1. To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.

    “I pride myself on being a good judge of character.”

Synonyms

dignitypridsandpiperconceitdisdain

Words that rhyme with pride

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

pridefulnesscongratulatepreenplumesuperbiaarrogancehubrisproud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pride"?▾

"Pride" has 2 syllables: prid · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pride"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pride" is /pɹaɪd/.

What does "pride" mean?▾

Pride: The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.

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