How to pronounce flipside
Say it like FLIP-syde. Flipside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP).
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- FLIP
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flipside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of flipside
American and British speakers say flipside in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIP-syde.
What does flipside mean?
- The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
- The B-side of a phonograph record.“Nice tune. What's on the flipside?”
- A necessary consequence or corollary of something that acts as a negation or counterbalance; especially one seen as opposite, or as pro versus con.“Walking to work is definitely healthier – on the flipside, though, it takes twice as long.”
Where does flipside come from?
From flip + side.
Questions about saying flipside
How do you pronounce flipside?
Say FLIP-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flipside?
Flipside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP). Broken into parts: FLIP · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say flipside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈflɪpˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.