How to pronounce overside
Say it like oh-ver-SYDE. Overside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDE).
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- oh
- ver
- SYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overside
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-SYDE.
What does overside mean?
- Located or positioned over the side, especially of a ship.“overside cargo”
- On the opposite side.
- Over the side.“The cargo was dumped overside by the crew.”
- The side facing up or positioned above; the topside; surface.
- The reverse or opposite side.“the overside of the record”
Where does overside come from?
1880, from the phrase over the side (of a ship), equivalent to over + side.
Words that rhyme with overside
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overside.
Questions about saying overside
How do you pronounce overside?
Say oh-ver-SYDE. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overside?
Overside has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDE). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SYDE.
Is overside pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈsaɪd/ (oh-vuh-SYDE).