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Is beside a short i word?

Updated: 4/26/2024
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โˆ™ 10y ago

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Yes. The first E, although spelled as "be" can have a short i sound. The I has a long I sound, as in side. The final E is silent.

* Some usages may have a long E for "be" as most notably seen in the idiom "beside himself" where the first E may have either sound.

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โˆ™ 2w ago

Beside is a short i word. It is often confused with "besides," which has a different meaning and pronunciation.

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