How to pronounce roadside
Say it like ROHD-syde. Roadside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈroʊdˌsaɪd/ROHD-syde
UK British/ˈrəʊdsaɪd/ROHD-syde
- ROHD
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roadside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of roadside
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHD-syde.
What does roadside mean?
adjective
- Located beside a road (or railway).“The roadside stand did a good business just selling products to people who merely wanted directions.”
- The area on either side of a road.“I pulled over to the roadside to check the map.”
Where does roadside come from?
From road + -side.
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Questions about saying roadside
How do you pronounce roadside?
Say ROHD-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roadside?
Roadside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD). Broken into parts: ROHD · syde.
Is roadside 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 /ˈrəʊdsaɪd/ (ROHD-syde).