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How to pronounce sidle

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

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US American/ˈsaɪdəl/SY-dul
UK British/saɪdl/SYDL
  • SY
  • dul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sidle 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. dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of sidle

  • American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.

British respelling: SYDL.

What does sidle mean?

verb
  1. To (cause something to) move sideways.
  2. In the intransitive sense often followed by up: to (cause something to) advance in a coy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner.
noun
  1. A sideways movement.
  2. A furtive advance.

Where does sidle come from?

The noun is derived from the verb.

Words that rhyme with sidle

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Questions about saying sidle

How do you pronounce sidle?

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

How many syllables are in sidle?

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

Is sidle pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /saɪdl/ (SYDL).

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