How to Pronounce Off-side

To pronounce "off-side", say OFFS-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

8

Letters

OFFS-id-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “off-side”

"off-side" has 3 syllables: offs-id-e.

What does off-side mean?

noun

  1. An offside play.
  2. The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.

    “My offside wing mirror got snapped off.”

adjective

  1. In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.
  2. To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)

Antonyms

nearside

Related words

outofflineoffsideout-of-boundsthrough-ball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "off-side"?▾

"Off-side" has 3 syllables: offs · id · e.

What does "off-side" mean?▾

Off-side: An offside play.

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