How to pronounce sideshow
Say it like SYDE-shoh. Sideshow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/SYDE-shoh
UK British/ˈsaɪdˌʃəʊ/SYDE-shoh
- SYDE
- shoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sideshow 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.
- shohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sideshow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SYDE-shoh.
What does sideshow mean?
noun
- A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.
- An incidental spectacle that diverts attention from a larger concern.
- An incident in which drivers block traffic to perform stunts like donuts and burnouts for an extended period of time.
Where does sideshow come from?
From side + show.
Words that rhyme with sideshow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sideshow.
Questions about saying sideshow
How do you pronounce sideshow?
Say SYDE-shoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdˌʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sideshow?
Sideshow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · shoh.
Is sideshow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsaɪdˌʃəʊ/ (SYDE-shoh).