How to pronounce bedside
Say it like BED-syde. Bedside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
- BED
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bedside
American and British speakers say bedside in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-syde.
What does bedside mean?
- A position at the side of one's bed.
- Any of the side panels of the bed of a truck.
Where does bedside come from?
From Middle English bedsyde, bedde syde (also as beddes side, beddes syde), equivalent to bed + -side.
Questions about saying bedside
How do you pronounce bedside?
Say BED-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedside?
Bedside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say bedside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.