How to pronounce lopsided
Say it like LOP-sy-did. Lopsided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOP).
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- LOP
- sy
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lopsided pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- syKeep this part quick and light. 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 lopsided
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOP-sy-dud.
What does lopsided mean?
- Not even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.“Carrying a heavy suitcase, he walked with a lopsided gait.”
- biased; not balanced between points of view
Where does lopsided come from?
From lop (“to hang loosely”) + side + -ed.
Questions about saying lopsided
How do you pronounce lopsided?
Say LOP-sy-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑpsaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɒpsaɪdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lopsided?
Lopsided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOP). Broken into parts: LOP · sy · did.
Is lopsided 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 /ˈlɒpsaɪdəd/ (LOP-sy-dud).