How to Pronounce Tidal

To pronounce "tidal", say TID-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtaɪd(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtaɪd(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tidal”

"tidal" has 2 syllables: tid-al. It rhymes with idol and idyll, if that helps it stick.

What does tidal mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to tides

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Words that rhyme with tidal

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idolidyllbridlesuicidalhomicidalintertidalbridalgenocidalcidalseidell

Related words

tideintertidalnearshorelittoraltsunamiturfthinrespiratory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tidal"?▾

"Tidal" has 2 syllables: tid · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "tidal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tidal" is /ˈtaɪd(ə)l/.

What does "tidal" mean?▾

Tidal: Relating to tides

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