How to pronounce wayside
Say it like WAY-syde. Wayside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
- WAY
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wayside pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay 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 wayside
American and British speakers say wayside in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈweɪsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-syde.
What does wayside mean?
- The side of a road or path.“Many wild flowers grew on the wayside.”
- A rest area.
- Situated near the side of a road or path.“We stopped at a wayside pub.”
Where does wayside come from?
From Middle English waye syde, equivalent to way + side.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with wayside
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Questions about saying wayside
How do you pronounce wayside?
Say WAY-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wayside?
Wayside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say wayside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈweɪsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.