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How to pronounce sidey

Say it like SY-dee. Sidey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).

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US American/ˈsaɪdi/SY-dee
UK British/ˈsaɪdi/SY-dee
  • SY
  • dee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sidey pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  2. deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of sidey

American and British speakers say sidey in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪdi/ in the US and /ˈsaɪdi/ in the UK.

British respelling: SY-dee.

What does sidey mean?

adjective
  1. Exhibiting side, or unjustified self-importance; arrogant.
  2. Insignificant; small-time.

Where does sidey come from?

From side + -y.

Words that rhyme with sidey

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sidey.

Questions about saying sidey

How do you pronounce sidey?

Say SY-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sidey?

Sidey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · dee.

Do Americans and Brits say sidey the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).