How to pronounce sidearms
Say it like SY-darmz. Sidearms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪdɑrmz/SY-darmz
UK British/ˈsaɪdɑːmz/SY-dahmz
- SY
- darmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidearms 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.
- darmzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sidearms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-dahmz.
What does sidearms mean?
noun
- plural of sidearm How to pronounce sidearm
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sidearm How to pronounce sidearm
Questions about saying sidearms
How do you pronounce sidearms?
Say SY-darmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdɑrmz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdɑːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidearms?
Sidearms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · darmz.
Is sidearms 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 /ˈsaɪdɑːmz/ (SY-dahmz).