How to pronounce sidewise
Say it like SY-dwyze. Sidewise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- dwyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidewise 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.
- dwyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sidewise
American and British speakers say sidewise in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-dwyze.
What does sidewise mean?
- sideways
Where does sidewise come from?
From side + -wise.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sidewise
How do you pronounce sidewise?
Say SY-dwyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidewise?
Sidewise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · dwyze.
Do Americans and Brits say sidewise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.