How to pronounce "inside"

inside

IN
American
/ɪnˈsaɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

in side

How natives say inside

British
/ɪnˈsaɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

in side

How natives say inside

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'ih' sound as in 'sit'.

  • Move to the 'n' sound by placing the tongue behind the top teeth.

  • End with 'sahyd' where the 's' is a quick 's' sound followed by 'aɪd'.

Common Mistakes

  • in-said

  • in-sad

  • en-side

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'ih' sound as in 'sit'.

  • Move to the 'n' sound by placing the tongue behind the top teeth.

  • End with 'saɪd', similar to the sound in 'side'.

common mistakes

  • in-said

  • in-sad

  • en-side

FAQ

What is the stress on 'inside'?

The stress is on the second syllable: in-SIDE.

Why do I confuse 'inside' and 'insight'?

Both start with 'in', but 'inside' has /aɪd/ and 'insight' has /aɪt/.

How do I make the 'aɪ' sound?

Start with the mouth open, then close slightly as you say 'eye'.

Definition

inside

Being within something.

Word Family

outside

/ˈaʊtsaɪd/

noun

Not inside, external area

Example: We waited outside.

insider

/ɪnˈsaɪdər/

noun

A person within a group or organization

Example: An insider knows the company secrets.

insight

/ˈɪnsaɪt/

noun

The ability to understand something clearly

Example: He gave us insight into the issue.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Inside' has a stress on the second syllable unlike 'outside'.

'Inside' ends in /aɪd/ whereas 'insider' has an extra syllable ending in /ər/.

'Inside' contains 'sahyd' while 'insight' is pronounced with 'sahyt'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember that 'inside' is stressed on the second syllable.

Differentiate with 'Insight'

Practice the difference in vowel endings to avoid confusion.

Nearby Words

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adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/