How to Pronounce Tides

To pronounce "tides", say TID-es — 2 syllables. 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

TID-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “tides”

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

What does tides 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.”

verb

  1. To happen, occur.

Synonyms

befallbetide

Words that rhyme with tides

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besidesstrideschidessidesguidesglidesprovidesabidesgenocidesresidessubsidesconfides

Related words

surgechaochaozhoucrowdsflowsneapoddsoutflows

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tides"?▾

"Tides" has 2 syllables: tid · es.

What does "tides" mean?▾

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

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