How to pronounce lakeside
Say it like LAYK-syde. Lakeside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lakeside. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAYK
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lakeside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lakeside
American and British speakers say lakeside in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪkˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈleɪkˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYK-syde.
What does lakeside mean?
- The ground near the edge of a lake; the land adjacent to a lake.
- By the side of a lake.
Where does lakeside come from?
From lake + -side.
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Questions about saying lakeside
How do you pronounce lakeside?
Say LAYK-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪkˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈleɪkˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lakeside?
Lakeside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYK). Broken into parts: LAYK · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say lakeside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪkˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈleɪkˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.