How to pronounce oceanside
Say it like OH-shun-syde. Oceanside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- shun
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oceanside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oceanside
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-shun-syde.
What does oceanside mean?
- Located on the coast of an ocean.“We stayed in an oceanside hotel and ate fresh seafood every night, all week long.”
- The area by and around the ocean.“Oh for a hotel on the oceanside and lobster or crab at every dinner!”
- At the oceanside.“We dined oceanside and watched the gulls' antics.”
Where does oceanside come from?
From ocean + -side.
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Questions about saying oceanside
How do you pronounce oceanside?
Say OH-shun-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊʃənˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊʃənˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oceanside?
Oceanside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · shun · syde.
Is oceanside pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊʃənˌsaɪd/ (OH-shun-syde).