How to pronounce subside
Say it like sub-SYDE. Subside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYDE).
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- sub
- SYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep 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 subside
American and British speakers say subside in essentially the same way: /səbˈsaɪd/ in the US and /səbˈsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-SYDE.
What does subside mean?
- To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.
- To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
- To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil.“The sea subsides.”
Where does subside come from?
From Latin subsīdō (“to settle, subside”).
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Words that rhyme with subside
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Questions about saying subside
How do you pronounce subside?
Say sub-SYDE. The American pronunciation is /səbˈsaɪd/. In British English it is /səbˈsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subside?
Subside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYDE). Broken into parts: sub · SYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say subside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈsaɪd/ and the British form is /səbˈsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.