How to Pronounce "the dark side of"
expression
thuh DARK-syd-uhv
thuh DAHK-syd-ov
Definition
Refers to the negative, harmful, or hidden unpleasant aspects of something or someone that also has positive qualities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑɹk/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
ðə, ði/ /dˈɑːk/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh DARK-syd-uhv
UK
thuh DAHK-syd-ov
Listen in Context
We talked about the dark side of social media.
We don't always see the dark side of success.
The dark side of money is sometimes hard to notice.
People rarely talk about the dark side of their dream jobs.