How to pronounce aside
Say it like uh-SYDE. Aside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYDE).
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- uh
- SYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aside 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.
- SYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aside
American and British speakers say aside in essentially the same way: /əˈsaɪd/ in the US and /əˈsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SYDE.
What does aside mean?
- on or to one side“step aside”“stood aside to let him pass”
- out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)“brush the objections aside”“pushed all doubts away”
- not taken into account or excluded from consideration“these problems apart, the country is doing well”“all joking aside, I think you're crazy”
- a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
- a message that departs from the main subject
Where does aside come from?
From Middle English aside, asyde, a-side, oside, from Middle English on side, from Old English on sīdan (literally “on (the) side (of)”), equivalent to a- + side.
Words that rhyme with aside
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aside.
Questions about saying aside
How do you pronounce aside?
Say uh-SYDE. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aside?
Aside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYDE). Broken into parts: uh · SYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say aside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsaɪd/ and the British form is /əˈsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.