How to Pronounce Downside

To pronounce "downside", say DOWNS-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “downside”

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

What does downside mean?

noun

  1. A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.

    “The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.”

  2. A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.

Antonyms

upside

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Words that rhyme with downside

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abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

drawbackdisadvantagedefectnegativityshortcominginconvenienceobjectionadverse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downside"?▾

"Downside" has 3 syllables: downs · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "downside"?▾

The IPA transcription of "downside" is /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/.

What does "downside" mean?▾

Downside: A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.

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