How to Pronounce Side-eye

To pronounce "side-eye", say SID-eey-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪdˌaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsaɪdˌaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “side-eye”

"side-eye" has 3 syllables: sid-eey-e.

What does side-eye mean?

noun

  1. A sidelong look, particularly of animosity, judgment, or suspicion.

verb

  1. To look at out of the corner of one's eye, particularly with animosity, or in a judgmental or suspicious manner.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "side-eye"?▾

"Side-eye" has 3 syllables: sid · eey · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "side-eye"?▾

The IPA transcription of "side-eye" is /ˈsaɪdˌaɪ/.

What does "side-eye" mean?▾

Side-eye: A sidelong look, particularly of animosity, judgment, or suspicion.

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