How to pronounce sideburns
Say it like SYDE-bernz. Sideburns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
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- SYDE
- bernz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sideburns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bernzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sideburns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SYDE-burnz.
What does sideburns mean?
- Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.
Where does sideburns come from?
Reformed from burnside, named after American Army general Ambrose Burnside (1824–1881), noted for his unusual facial hair.
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Questions about saying sideburns
How do you pronounce sideburns?
Say SYDE-bernz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdbɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdbɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sideburns?
Sideburns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · bernz.
Is sideburns 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 /ˈsaɪdbɜːnz/ (SYDE-burnz).