How do you pronounce "sideshow"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/ (SEYED-shoh). In British English: /sˈaɪdʃəʊ/ (S-eyedsh). In Canadian English: /ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/ (SEYED-shoh). In Australian English: /sˈaɪdʃəʊ/ (S-eyedsh).

Is "sideshow" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/ (SEYED-shoh), while in British English it's /sˈaɪdʃəʊ/ (S-eyedsh).

How to Pronounce "sideshow"

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sideshow

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/ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/

SEYED-shoh

Syllable Breakdown

saɪdside·ʃoʊshow

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