How to Pronounce Sideline

To pronounce "sideline", say SID-el-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sideline”

"sideline" has 4 syllables: sid-el-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does sideline mean?

noun

A line at the side of something.
Something that is additional or extra or that exists around the edges or margins of a main item.
“She started the business as a sideline to her regular work and it ended up becoming the greater source of income.”

verb

To place on the sidelines; to bench or to keep someone out of play.
“The coach sidelined the player until he regained his strength.”
To remove or keep out of circulation or out of the focus.
“The illness sidelined him for weeks.”

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Words that rhyme with sideline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharine malign asinine byzantine benign supine whine decline line fine outline undermine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sideline"?▾

"Sideline" has 4 syllables: sid · el · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sideline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sideline" is /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/.

What does "sideline" mean?▾

Sideline: A line at the side of something.

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