How to pronounce sidewalk
Say it like SY-dwawk. Sidewalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- dwawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidewalk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dwawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sidewalk
American and British speakers say sidewalk in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪˌdwɔk/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-dwawk.
What does sidewalk mean?
- walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
Where does sidewalk come from?
From side + walk.
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Questions about saying sidewalk
How do you pronounce sidewalk?
Say SY-dwawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪˌdwɔk/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidewalk?
Sidewalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · dwawk.
Do Americans and Brits say sidewalk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪˌdwɔk/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.