How to pronounce seaside
Say it like SEE-syde. Seaside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of seaside
American and British speakers say seaside in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-syde.
What does seaside mean?
- the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
Where does seaside come from?
From Middle English see-syde, sey-syde, see syde, se side, equivalent to sea + side.
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Questions about saying seaside
How do you pronounce seaside?
Say SEE-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaside?
Seaside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say seaside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.