How to pronounce "guide"

guide

Noun
American
/ɡaɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

guide

How natives say guide

British
/ɡaɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

guide

How natives say guide

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'g' sound as in 'go'.

  • Add the long 'i' sound as in 'eye'.

  • End with the 'd' sound as in 'dog'.

Common Mistakes

  • missing the long 'i' sound (gid)

  • adding extra syllables (gui-de)

  • using 'k' instead of 'g' (kaid)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'g' sound as in 'go'.

  • Add the long 'i' sound as in 'eye'.

  • End with the 'd' sound as in 'dog'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

How many syllables does 'guide' have?

It has one syllable.

Is the 'e' silent in 'guide'?

Yes, the 'e' is silent.

Why is 'i' pronounced like 'eye' in 'guide'?

It's a long vowel sound due to the silent 'e'.

Definition

guide

A person or thing that shows the way to others.

Word Family

guidance

/ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

noun

Help or advice

Example: She needs guidance on this project.

guidebook

/ˈɡaɪd.bʊk/

noun

A book of information

Example: I bought a guidebook for the trip.

guideline

/ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

noun

An official recommendation

Example: The guideline was clear and helpful.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Guide vs. guidance

- Even though both start with 'guide', 'guidance' adds a 'nce' sound.

Guide vs. guidebook

- 'Guidebook' adds a 'book' sound at the end.

Guide vs. guideline

- 'Guideline' has an additional 'line' sound.

Pro Tips

Silent 'e' rule

The silent 'e' at the end often makes the vowel before it long, as in 'guide'.

Keep it smooth

Ensure your 'g' and 'd' sounds are clear to avoid confusion with other words.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Guide

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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