How to Pronounce "on the plus side"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɫəs/ /ˈsaɪd
AHN-thuh-PLUHS-syd
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /plˈʌs/ /sˈaɪd
ON-thuh-PLUS-syd
Definition
Used to introduce a positive aspect or advantage in a situation that also has negative sides.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɫəs/ /ˈsaɪd
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /plˈʌs/ /sˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-PLUHS-syd
UK
ON-thuh-PLUS-syd
Listen in Context
We had to cancel the picnic, but on the plus side, it didn't rain.
He lost his job. On the plus side, he now has more free time.
The hotel is expensive. On the plus side, it has a great view.
Parking around here is a nightmare, but on the plus side, public transport is really convenient.