How to Pronounce Sidekick

To pronounce "sidekick", say SID-ek-ick — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪdkɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsaɪdkɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sidekick”

"sidekick" has 3 syllables: sid-ek-ick. It rhymes with thick and sick, if that helps it stick.

What does sidekick mean?

noun

  1. An assistant to another person, especially to a superior or more important person.

Words that rhyme with sidekick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sidekick"?▾

"Sidekick" has 3 syllables: sid · ek · ick.

What is the IPA transcription of "sidekick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sidekick" is /ˈsaɪdkɪk/.

What does "sidekick" mean?▾

Sidekick: An assistant to another person, especially to a superior or more important person.

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