How to Pronounce "rid"
word
/ˈɹɪd/
rid
/ɹˈɪd/
rid
Definition
To free someone or something from an unwanted person, thing, or problem. It is most often used in the pattern 'rid someone/something of something' or 'get rid of'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɪd/
British English
/ɹˈɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rid
UK
rid
Listen in Context
This medicine can rid the body of infection.
We need to rid the kitchen of ants.
At last, I am rid of that old fear.
If we don't rid the system of these errors, the problem will keep coming back.