How to pronounce sideman
Say it like SYDE-man. Sideman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsaɪdˌmæn/SYDE-man
UK British/ˈsaɪdˌmæn/SYDE-man
- SYDE
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sideman 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.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sideman
American and British speakers say sideman in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYDE-man.
What does sideman mean?
noun
- A soloist playing with a band or group of which he is not a regular member.
Where does sideman come from?
From side + -man.
Questions about saying sideman
How do you pronounce sideman?
Say SYDE-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sideman?
Sideman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · man.
Do Americans and Brits say sideman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.