How to Pronounce "astride"

word

əˈstɹaɪd

uh-STRYD

ɐstɹˈaɪd

uh-STRYD

Definition

Sitting or standing with one leg on each side of something, like when riding a horse or bicycle. It can also mean having something on both sides of a line or object.

IPA Transcription

American English

əˈstɹaɪd

British English

ɐstɹˈaɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-STRYD

Listen in Context

He sat astride the horse and waited.

She stood astride the bike, ready to ride.

The statue shows a man astride a lion.

He waited at the border, one foot astride each country.