How to Pronounce "downside"
word
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
DOWN-side
/dˈaʊnsaɪd/
DOWN-side
Definition
The negative part or disadvantage of a situation, plan, or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
British English
/dˈaʊnsaɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN-side
UK
DOWN-side
Listen in Context
There is always a downside to every decision.
The downside is, these tickets are non-refundable.
On the downside, parking can be really hard to find here.
Every new technology comes with an exciting promise, but also a downside.