How to pronounce outside
Say it like owt-SYDE. Outside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYDE).
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- owt
- SYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- SYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of outside
American and British speakers say outside in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ in the US and /aʊtˈsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-SYDE.
What does outside mean?
- relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit“an outside margin”
- coming from the outside“extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph”“relying upon an extraneous income”
- originating or belonging beyond some bounds“the outside world”“outside interests”
- the region that is outside of something
- the outer side or surface of something
- outside a building“in summer we play outside”
- on the outside“outside, the box is black”
Where does outside come from?
From out + side.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with outside
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outside.
Questions about saying outside
How do you pronounce outside?
Say owt-SYDE. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/. In British English it is /aʊtˈsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outside?
Outside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYDE). Broken into parts: owt · SYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say outside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ and the British form is /aʊtˈsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.