How do you pronounce "sidewise"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/ (SEYE-dweyez). In British English: /sˈaɪdwaɪz/ (S-eyedw). In Canadian English: /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/ (SEYE-dweyez). In Australian English: /sˈaɪdwaɪz/ (S-eyedw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/ (SEYE-dweyez), while in British English it's /sˈaɪdwaɪz/ (S-eyedw).

How to Pronounce "sidewise"

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sidewise

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/ˈsaɪˌdwaɪz/

SEYE-dweyez

Syllable Breakdown

saɪside·dwaɪzwise

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