How to Pronounce "abides"
word
əˈbaɪdz
uh-BYDZ
ɐbˈaɪdz
uh-BYDZ
Definition
'Abides' means follows a rule or law, accepts something, or continues to exist. It is a formal or literary word, not used often in everyday speech.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbaɪdz
British English
ɐbˈaɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BYDZ
UK
uh-BYDZ
Listen in Context
He always abides by the law.
She abides by her promises.
This village abides in peace.
He never abides by the dress code at work.