How to Pronounce Ride

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

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ɹaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ride”

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

What does ride mean?

noun

  1. An instance of riding.

    “Can I have a ride on your bike?”

  2. A vehicle.

    “That's a nice ride; what did it cost?”

verb

  1. To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
  2. To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger.

Synonyms

do itget it on

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Words that rhyme with ride

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ride"?▾

"Ride" has 2 syllables: rid · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ride"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ride" is /ɹaɪd/.

What does "ride" mean?▾

Ride: An instance of riding.

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