How to Pronounce "kidding aside"
expression
ˈkɪdɪŋ/ /əˈsaɪd
KID-ing uh-SYDE
kˈɪdɪŋ/ /ɐsˈaɪd
KID-ing uh-SYDE
Definition
This expression means to stop joking and talk seriously. It's used to make clear you're about to say something important or sincere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪdɪŋ/ /əˈsaɪd
British English
kˈɪdɪŋ/ /ɐsˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KID-ing uh-SYDE
UK
KID-ing uh-SYDE
Listen in Context
Kidding aside, you did a great job today.
Kidding aside, we need to finish this project soon.
Kidding aside, that's a serious problem.
Okay, kidding aside, what are we actually going to do about it?