How to Pronounce Sideshow

To pronounce "sideshow", say SID-esh-ow — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SID-esh-ow

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💡 Tip for remembering “sideshow”

"sideshow" has 3 syllables: sid-esh-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does sideshow mean?

noun

  1. A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair, music festival or similar
  2. An incidental spectacle that diverts attention from a larger concern

Antonyms

main attraction

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Words that rhyme with sideshow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

circusspectaclemadhouseattractioncarnivalcirquetahitisally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sideshow"?▾

"Sideshow" has 3 syllables: sid · esh · ow.

What does "sideshow" mean?▾

Sideshow: A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair, music festival or similar

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