The word "under sides" is spelled with the IPA transcription /ˈʌndər saɪdz/. The first syllable is pronounced as "un-" with a schwa sound /ʌ/, followed by the "d" sound /d/. The second syllable is pronounced with the "er" sound /ər/ and a long "i" sound /aɪ/. The final syllable is pronounced with a "z" sound /z/. The word refers to the lower part of an object or a surface that is below another surface.
The word "under sides" does not have a specific etymology on its own because it is simply a combination of the words "under" and "sides". However, both "under" and "sides" do have individual etymologies.
1. "Under": This word originated from the Old English word "under" which means "between, among, before, or during". It can also carry the sense of being "lower in rank or position". The word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic language, where it had a similar meaning. Ultimately, it can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root word *nter-, meaning "between".
2. "Sides": The word "sides" comes from Middle English "side" which meant "flank, slope, or edge".