How to Pronounce Slide

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/slaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slide”

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

What does slide mean?

noun

  1. An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

    “The long, red slide was great fun for the kids.”

  2. A surface of ice, snow, butter, etc. on which someone can slide for amusement or as a practical joke.

verb

  1. To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface

    “He slid the boat across the grass.”

  2. To move on a low-friction surface.

    “The car slid on the ice.”

Synonyms

chuteslippery diprunner

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Words that rhyme with slide

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

glideslitherswoopslewslueskidchuteslip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slide"?▾

"Slide" has 2 syllables: slid · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "slide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slide" is /slaɪd/.

What does "slide" mean?▾

Slide: An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

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