How to pronounce countryside
Say it like KUHN-tree-syde. Countryside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
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- KUHN
- tree
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countryside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of countryside
American and British speakers say countryside in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈkʌntrɪˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHN-trih-syde.
What does countryside mean?
- rural regions
Where does countryside come from?
From country + -side.
Questions about saying countryside
How do you pronounce countryside?
Say KUHN-tree-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌntrɪˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countryside?
Countryside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · tree · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say countryside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkʌntrɪˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.