How to Pronounce "take sides"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈsaɪdz
TAYK SYDZ
tˈeɪk/ /sˈaɪdz
TAYK SYDZ
Definition
To support one person or group in an argument or disagreement, instead of staying neutral.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈsaɪdz
British English
tˈeɪk/ /sˈaɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
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UK
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Listen in Context
It's best not to take sides in their argument.
I don't want to take sides between my friends.
Sometimes you have to take sides in a debate.
He always tries to stay neutral and refuses to take sides.