How to Pronounce Sideburns

To pronounce "sideburns", say SID-eb-urns — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sideburns”

"sideburns" has 3 syllables: sid-eb-urns.

What does sideburns mean?

noun

  1. Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.

Synonyms

burnsideside whiskerssideboards

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sideburns"?▾

"Sideburns" has 3 syllables: sid · eb · urns.

What is the IPA transcription of "sideburns"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sideburns" is /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/.

What does "sideburns" mean?▾

Sideburns: Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.

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