How to Pronounce Inside

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪnˈsaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inside”

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

What does inside mean?

noun

  1. The interior or inner part.

    “The inside of the building has been extensively restored.”

  2. The left-hand side of a road if one drives on the left, or right-hand side if one drives on the right.

    “On a motorway, you should never pass another vehicle on the inside.”

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the inner surface, limit or boundary.

    “The inside surface of the cup is unpainted.”

  2. Nearer to the interior or centre of something.

    “All the window seats were occupied, so she took an inside seat.”

adverb

  1. Within or towards the interior of something; within the scope or limits of something (a place), especially a building.

    “It started raining, so I went inside.”

  2. Indoors.

    “It was snowing, so the children stayed inside.”

Antonyms

outside

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Words that rhyme with inside

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abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

withininteriorinnerindoorsinwardlyexclusiveindoorprivileged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inside"?▾

"Inside" has 3 syllables: ins · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inside"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inside" is /ɪnˈsaɪd/.

What does "inside" mean?▾

Inside: The interior or inner part.

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