How to pronounce sidestep
Say it like SYDE-step. Sidestep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sidestep. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SYDE
- step
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidestep 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.
- stepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sidestep
American and British speakers say sidestep in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYDE-step.
What does sidestep mean?
- To step to the side.
- To avoid or dodge.“They sidestepped the issue.”
- A step to the side.
- A physical motion or metaphorical act to avoid or dodge something.
Where does sidestep come from?
From side + step.
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Questions about saying sidestep
How do you pronounce sidestep?
Say SYDE-step. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidestep?
Sidestep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · step.
Do Americans and Brits say sidestep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.