How to Pronounce Tide

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/taɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tide”

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

Sounds exactly like: tied — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tide mean?

noun

  1. The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.
  2. A stream, current or flood.

verb

  1. To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.
  2. To pour a tide or flood.

    “The ocean tided most impressively.”

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Words that rhyme with tide

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

surgegroundswelltidalfloodstreamseatsunamiavalanche

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tide"?▾

"Tide" has 2 syllables: tid · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tide" is /taɪd/.

What does "tide" mean?▾

Tide: The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.

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