Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a-side

/ˈeɪˌsaɪd/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.49 in modern English

Syllables: a--side
IPA: /ˈeɪˌsaɪd/

6

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The side of a cassette tape or record that holds the primary track.

noun

The track on the A-side of a tape or record.

noun

The first track on a compact disc single.

Inflected Forms

A-sides (plural)

Phrases

double A-side

Frequently Paired Words

B-side

Questions

How do you pronounce a-side?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌsaɪd/.
What does a-side mean?: The side of a cassette tape or record that holds the primary track.

How to pronounce a-side

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