How to pronounce sides
Say it like SYDZ. Sides is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sides
American and British speakers say sides in essentially the same way: /saɪdz/ in the US and /saɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYDZ.
What does sides mean?
- plural of side. How to pronounce side
- third-person singular simple present indicative of side How to pronounce side
Questions about saying sides
How do you pronounce sides?
Say SYDZ. The American pronunciation is /saɪdz/. In British English it is /saɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sides?
Sides is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪdz/ and the British form is /saɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.