English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Guide Pronunciation
Guide is pronounced GYD, IPA /ˈgaɪd/.
GYD
US /ˈgaɪd/ · UK /ˈgaɪd/
Syllables: GYD (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A person who shows the way or explains things, a book of advice, or to lead someone.
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Guide in a Sentence
- Our guide knew every path on the mountain.
- The guide to local birds is worth buying.
- She guided him through the paperwork in an hour.
Common Mispronunciations of Guide
Not GOO-eed
The u after g is silent and only there to keep the g hard. Guess, guest and guitar use the same trick.
Not GID
Let the final e do its work and lengthen the i, so the word rhymes with hide rather than with hid.
Tip: One beat: GYD. It is the word guy with a d on the end.
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