How to Pronounce Slides

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

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Syllables

Letters

/slaɪdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slides”

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

What does slides mean?

noun

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

verb

To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface
“He slid the boat across the grass.”
To move on a low-friction surface.
“The car slid on the ice.”

Synonyms

chute slippery dip runner

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Words that rhyme with slides

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besides strides chides tides sides guides glides provides abides genocides resides subsides

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slides"?▾

"Slides" has 2 syllables: slid · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "slides"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slides" is /slaɪdz/.

What does "slides" mean?▾

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

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