How to Pronounce "ride along"
expression
ˈɹaɪd/ /əˈɫɔŋ
RYDE-uh-LAWNG
ɹˈaɪd/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
ryde-uhl-ONG
Definition
To travel with someone in a vehicle, usually as a passenger, often to observe or assist; also used when someone accompanies a police officer or worker to observe their job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪd/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
ɹˈaɪd/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RYDE-uh-LAWNG
UK
ryde-uhl-ONG
Listen in Context
Can I ride along to see how you work?
The officer let me ride along for the day.
You can ride along if there's space in the car.
We let Jake ride along on our road trip, and he had a blast.