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