How do you pronounce "wayside"?

In American English: /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ (WAY-seyed). In British English: /wˈeɪsaɪd/ (W-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ (WAY-seyed). In Australian English: /wˈeɪsaɪd/ (W-ays).

Is "wayside" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ (WAY-seyed), while in British English it's /wˈeɪsaɪd/ (W-ays).

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wayside

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/ˈweɪˌsaɪd/

WAY-seyed

Syllable Breakdown

weɪway·saɪdside

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