How to pronounce stateside
Say it like STAYT-syde. Stateside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT).
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- STAYT
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stateside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stateside
American and British speakers say stateside in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYT-syde.
What does stateside mean?
- In the United States.“I'll be stateside for the next month.”
- In the 48 contiguous states.
- imported (especially of goods)
- In or to the United States, especially the lower forty-eight.“I'll be going stateside next month!”
- In or to the 48 contiguous states.
Where does stateside come from?
From state + -side.
Questions about saying stateside
How do you pronounce stateside?
Say STAYT-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stateside?
Stateside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT). Broken into parts: STAYT · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say stateside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.