How to pronounce sidekick
Say it like SYDE-kik. Sidekick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
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- SYDE
- kik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidekick 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.
- kikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sidekick
American and British speakers say sidekick in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdˌkɪk/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdˌkɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYDE-kik.
What does sidekick mean?
- An assistant to another person, especially to a superior or more important person.
- In literature, theater, etc., a good foil of the protagonist, a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character.
Where does sidekick come from?
From side + kick, which in the late 19th and early 20th century was a slang term for the front side pocket of a pair of trousers, known as the pocket safest from theft.
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Questions about saying sidekick
How do you pronounce sidekick?
Say SYDE-kik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdˌkɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdˌkɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidekick?
Sidekick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · kik.
Do Americans and Brits say sidekick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdˌkɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdˌkɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.