How to pronounce quayside
Say it like KEE-syde. Quayside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
- KEE
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quayside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of quayside
American and British speakers say quayside in essentially the same way: /ˈkisaɪd/ in the US and /ˈkiːsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-syde.
What does quayside mean?
- An area alongside a quay.
Where does quayside come from?
From quay + side.
Words that rhyme with quayside
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quayside.
Questions about saying quayside
How do you pronounce quayside?
Say KEE-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkisaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkiːsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quayside?
Quayside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say quayside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkisaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkiːsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.