How do you pronounce "abide"?

In American English: /əˈbaɪd/ (uh-BEYED). In British English: /əbˈaɪd/ (uhb-EYED). In Canadian English: /əˈbaɪd/ (uh-BEYED). In Australian English: /ɐbˈaɪd/ (ⱯB).

Is "abide" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈbaɪd/ (uh-BEYED), while in British English it's /əbˈaɪd/ (uhb-EYED).

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abide

/əˈbaɪd/

uh-BEYED

Syllable Breakdown

əab·baɪdide

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Last updated: 2026-02-12