How to Pronounce Lopsided

To pronounce "lopsided", say LOPS-id-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lopsided”

"lopsided" has 3 syllables: lops-id-ed. It rhymes with chided and misguided, if that helps it stick.

What does lopsided mean?

adjective

  1. Not even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.
  2. Biased; not balanced between points of view

Words that rhyme with lopsided

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chidedmisguidedderideddividedguidedglideddecidedresidedcollidedsubdividedconfidedblindsided

Related words

one-sidedwonkyasymmetricasymmetricalawryaskewcrookedcockeyed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lopsided"?▾

"Lopsided" has 3 syllables: lops · id · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "lopsided"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lopsided" is /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/.

What does "lopsided" mean?▾

Lopsided: Not even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.

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