Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alongside

/əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.45 in modern English

Syllables
along-side
IPA
/əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.

prep

Side by side with.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/
  • British English: /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/

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Questions

How do you pronounce alongside?
The recorded pronunciation is /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/.
What does alongside mean?
Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
Where does alongside come from?
From along + side; compare alongsides.

How to pronounce alongside

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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