How to Pronounce Broadside

To pronounce "broadside", say BROADS-id-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BROADS-id-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “broadside”

"broadside" has 3 syllables: broads-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does broadside mean?

noun

  1. One side of a ship above the water line; all the guns on one side of a warship; their simultaneous firing.
  2. (by extension) A forceful attack, be it written or spoken.

verb

  1. To collide with something sideways on

adverb

  1. Sideways; with the side turned to the direction of some object.

Words that rhyme with broadside

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

flyerbillhandbillcircularflierthrowawaysidebroadsheet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "broadside"?▾

"Broadside" has 3 syllables: broads · id · e.

What does "broadside" mean?▾

Broadside: One side of a ship above the water line; all the guns on one side of a warship; their simultaneous firing.

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