How to Pronounce "onside"
word
ˌɑnˈsaɪd
on-SYD
ˈɒnsaɪd
ON-syd
Definition
In sports, especially soccer, a player is "onside" if they are in a legal position to play the ball, according to the rules. It means they have not committed an offside violation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑnˈsaɪd
British English
ˈɒnsaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
on-SYD
UK
ON-syd
Listen in Context
The referee said the striker was onside when he scored.
Make sure you stay onside during the play.
All defenders must be onside before the ball is played.
He always times his run perfectly to stay onside.