abide

How to Split "abide" into Syllables

The word abide is divided into 3 syllables: a·bi·de. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• a — 1st syllable
• bi — 2nd syllable
• de — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of abide:

• IPA: /əˈbaɪd/

📖 Definitions

1. abide (third-person singular simple present abides, present participle abiding, simple past abode or abided or abid, past participle abode or abided or abid or (rare) abidden)
2. "I never could abide shoemakers," said an old servant,—and it ended in her marrying one.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English abyden, from Old English ābīdan (“to abide, wait, remain, delay, remain behind; survive; wait for, await; expect”), from Proto-West Germanic *uʀbīdan, from Proto-Germanic *uzbīdaną (“to expect, tolerate”), equivalent to a- +‎ bide. Cognate with Scots abide (“to abide, remain”), Middle High German erbīten (“to await, expect”), Gothic 𐌿𐍃𐌱𐌴𐌹𐌳𐌰𐌽 (usbeidan, “to expect, await, have patience”). The sense of pay for is due to influ...

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Understanding how to break down abide into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare abide with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
abide	3	a·bi·de
about	2	a-bout
avowed	3	a-vow-ed
avidity	4	a-vi-di-ty
abut	2	a-but

🔗 Related Words

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abiding, Abidjan, Abigail, Abilene, ability, abidance.