How to pronounce alongside
Say it like uh-lawng-SYDE. Alongside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDE).
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- uh
- lawng
- SYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alongside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alongside
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: uh-LONG-syde.
What does alongside mean?
- side by side“anchored close aboard another ship”
Where does alongside come from?
From along + side; compare alongsides.
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Words that rhyme with alongside
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Questions about saying alongside
How do you pronounce alongside?
Say uh-lawng-SYDE. The American pronunciation is /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/. In British English it is /əˈlɒŋˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alongside?
Alongside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDE). Broken into parts: uh · lawng · SYDE.
Is alongside pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈlɒŋˌsaɪd/ (uh-LONG-syde).