How to pronounce sidewinder
Say it like SY-dwyne-der. Sidewinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- dwyne
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidewinder 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.
- dwyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sidewinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-dwyne-duh.
What does sidewinder mean?
- A North American rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes, that inhabits lowland deserts.
- A person who is untrustworthy and dangerous.
- A heavy swinging blow from the side which disables an adversary.
- Synonym of sidewind.
Where does sidewinder come from?
From side + winder (“one who winds or wends, traveler”), from the sideways, looping manner in which they move.
Questions about saying sidewinder
How do you pronounce sidewinder?
Say SY-dwyne-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdwaɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdwaɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidewinder?
Sidewinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · dwyne · der.
Is sidewinder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsaɪdwaɪndə/ (SY-dwyne-duh).