How to Pronounce "betide"
word
bɪˈtaɪd
bih-TYD
bɪtˈaɪd
bit-AYD
Definition
An old-fashioned or literary verb meaning to happen, especially used in the phrase 'woe betide' to warn that something bad will occur.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈtaɪd
British English
bɪtˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-TYD
UK
bit-AYD
Listen in Context
No one knows what may betide us tomorrow.
They waited to see what would betide after the storm.
Whatever may betide, stay calm.
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules!