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