How to pronounce sidearm
Say it like SY-darm. Sidearm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪˌdɑrm/SY-darm
UK British/ˈsaɪˌdɑːm/SY-dahm
- SY
- darm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidearm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- darmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sidearm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-dahm.
What does sidearm mean?
noun
- A personal weapon, either a firearm (handgun type) or a cold weapon (such as a sword), carried on the hip in a belt, sheath, holster, etc., for rapid access.
- To throw a ball with one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
- With one's arm roughly parallel to the ground.
Where does sidearm come from?
From side + arm.
Questions about saying sidearm
How do you pronounce sidearm?
Say SY-darm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪˌdɑrm/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪˌdɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidearm?
Sidearm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · darm.
Is sidearm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsaɪˌdɑːm/ (SY-dahm).