How to Pronounce "the flip side"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɪp/ /ˈsaɪd
thuh FLIP-syde
ðə, ði/ /flˈɪp/ /sˈaɪd
thuh FLIP-syde
Definition
'The flip side' refers to the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or thing; it's like saying 'the other side of the coin.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɪp/ /ˈsaɪd
British English
ðə, ði/ /flˈɪp/ /sˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh FLIP-syde
UK
thuh FLIP-syde
Listen in Context
On the flip side, working from home can be lonely.
The pay is great, but the flip side is that the job is stressful.
The flip side of technology is that it can distract us.
You get a lot of freedom here, but the flip side is you’re on your own if you need help.