How to pronounce sidestepped
Say it like SYDE-stept. Sidestepped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE).
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- SYDE
- stept
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidestepped 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.
- steptGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sidestepped
American and British speakers say sidestepped in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdˌstɛpt/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdˌstɛpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYDE-stept.
What does sidestepped mean?
- simple past and past participle of sidestep How to pronounce sidestep
Questions about saying sidestepped
How do you pronounce sidestepped?
Say SYDE-stept. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdˌstɛpt/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdˌstɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidestepped?
Sidestepped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYDE). Broken into parts: SYDE · stept.
Do Americans and Brits say sidestepped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdˌstɛpt/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdˌstɛpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.