How to Pronounce "all kidding aside"
expression
AWL KID-ing uh-SYD
AWL kid-ING uh-SYD
Definition
This expression is used before saying something serious, after joking or making light-hearted comments. It signals that you want to shift to a more sincere or important point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈkɪdɪŋ/ /əˈsaɪd
British English
ˈɔːl/ /kˈɪdɪŋ/ /ɐsˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL KID-ing uh-SYD
UK
AWL kid-ING uh-SYD
Listen in Context
All kidding aside, you did a great job on this project.
All kidding aside, we need to be careful about this rule.
All kidding aside, I really appreciate your help.
We joke a lot, but all kidding aside, this is a big opportunity for us.