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