How to pronounce sidequest
Say it like SYDE-kwest. Sidequest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
- SYDE
- kwest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidequest 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.
- kwestGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sidequest
American and British speakers say sidequest in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdˌkwɛst/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdkwɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYDE-kwest.
What does sidequest mean?
- In fictional or historical writings about chivalric romances: a quest embarked upon by a knight or other person which is not the main quest.
- A quest given to a player which has no direct bearing on the outcome of the main campaign or story of a video game, but often provides additional rewards.“Completion of a sidequest often results in the acquisition of money or items that are otherwise unavailable, or unlocks another sidequest.”
Where does sidequest come from?
From side (“incidental; indirect”, adjective) + quest (noun).
Questions about saying sidequest
How do you pronounce sidequest?
Say SYDE-kwest. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdˌkwɛst/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdkwɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidequest?
Sidequest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · kwest.
Do Americans and Brits say sidequest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdˌkwɛst/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdkwɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.