How to pronounce sidelined
Say it like SYDE-lynd. Sidelined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
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- SYDE
- lynd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidelined 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.
- lyndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sidelined
American and British speakers say sidelined in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnd/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYDE-lynd.
What does sidelined mean?
- simple past and past participle of sideline How to pronounce sideline
Questions about saying sidelined
How do you pronounce sidelined?
Say SYDE-lynd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidelined?
Sidelined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · lynd.
Do Americans and Brits say sidelined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.