How to pronounce alongsides
Say it like uh-lawng-SYDZ. Alongsides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDZ).
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- uh
- lawng
- SYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alongsides 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.
- lawngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alongsides
American and British speakers say alongsides in essentially the same way: /əlɔŋˈsaɪdz/ in the US and /əlɒŋˈsaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-long-SYDZ.
What does alongsides mean?
- Synonym of alongside.
- Synonym of alongside.
Where does alongsides come from?
From alongside + -s (adverbial suffix), probably on the model of besides.
Words that rhyme with alongsides
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Questions about saying alongsides
How do you pronounce alongsides?
Say uh-lawng-SYDZ. The American pronunciation is /əlɔŋˈsaɪdz/. In British English it is /əlɒŋˈsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alongsides?
Alongsides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDZ). Broken into parts: uh · lawng · SYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say alongsides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əlɔŋˈsaɪdz/ and the British form is /əlɒŋˈsaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.