How to pronounce sideline
Say it like SYDE-lyne. Sideline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
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- SYDE
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sideline 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.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sideline
American and British speakers say sideline in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYDE-lyne.
What does sideline mean?
- A line at the side of something.
- Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item.“She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income.”
- A line for hobbling an animal by connecting the fore and the hind feet of the same side.
- To place on the sidelines; to bench or to keep someone out of play.“The coach sidelined the player until he regained his strength.”
- To remove or keep out of circulation or out of the focus.“The illness sidelined him for weeks.”
Where does sideline come from?
From side + line.
Words that rhyme with sideline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sideline.
Questions about saying sideline
How do you pronounce sideline?
Say SYDE-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sideline?
Sideline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say sideline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.