How to pronounce dockside
Say it like DOK-syde. Dockside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɑkˌsaɪd/DOK-syde
UK British/ˈdɒkˌsaɪd/DOK-syde
- DOK
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dockside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dockside
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-syde.
What does dockside mean?
noun
- The area near a dock, or next to a docked ship.
Where does dockside come from?
From dock + -side.
Words that rhyme with dockside
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dockside.
Questions about saying dockside
How do you pronounce dockside?
Say DOK-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dockside?
Dockside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · syde.
Is dockside pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒkˌsaɪd/ (DOK-syde).