How to pronounce broadsided
Say it like BRAWD-sy-did. Broadsided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- sy
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadsided pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of broadsided
American and British speakers say broadsided in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔdˌsaɪdɪd/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAWD-sy-did.
What does broadsided mean?
- simple past and past participle of broadside How to pronounce broadside
Questions about saying broadsided
How do you pronounce broadsided?
Say BRAWD-sy-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdˌsaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadsided?
Broadsided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · sy · did.
Do Americans and Brits say broadsided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔdˌsaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.