How to Pronounce Sidelines

To pronounce "sidelines", say SID-el-in-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

SID-el-in-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “sidelines”

"sidelines" has 4 syllables: sid-el-in-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

What does sidelines mean?

noun

  1. A line at the side of something.
  2. 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

  1. To place on the sidelines; to bench or to keep someone out of play.

    “The coach sidelined the player until he regained his strength.”

  2. To remove or keep out of circulation or out of the focus.

    “The illness sidelined him for weeks.”

Words that rhyme with sidelines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guidelinesconfinesdesignswhinesheadlinesunderminesdefinesfinesshinesfelinescaninescombines

Related words

hobbyavocationby-linewingsliabilitiesracksobserveredges

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sidelines"?▾

"Sidelines" has 4 syllables: sid · el · in · es.

What does "sidelines" mean?▾

Sidelines: A line at the side of something.

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