How to Pronounce Sidewalk

To pronounce "sidewalk", say SID-ew-alk — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sidewalk”

"sidewalk" has 3 syllables: sid-ew-alk. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

What does sidewalk mean?

noun

  1. A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)
  2. (by extension) any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road

Synonyms

footpathfootwaypavementplatform

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Words that rhyme with sidewalk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

pavementparkwaydrivewaycurbroadsidekerbpathwalkway

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sidewalk"?▾

"Sidewalk" has 3 syllables: sid · ew · alk.

What is the IPA transcription of "sidewalk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sidewalk" is /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/.

What does "sidewalk" mean?▾

Sidewalk: A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)

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