How to pronounce topside
Say it like TOP-syde. Topside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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US American/ˈtɑpsaɪd/TOP-syde
UK British/ˈtɒpsaɪd/TOP-syde
- TOP
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of topside
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOP-syde.
What does topside mean?
noun
- The side or part of something that is at the top.
- The surface of a ship’s hull that is above the water line.
- The structure and assembly of modules above the jacket or gravity base sub structure.
- Abovedeck, such as on the weather deck or bridge.
- Abovedeck, such as on the weather deck or bridge.
Where does topside come from?
From top + side.
Questions about saying topside
How do you pronounce topside?
Say TOP-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topside?
Topside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · syde.
Is topside pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɒpsaɪd/ (TOP-syde).