How to Pronounce Sidewalks

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SID-ew-alks

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💡 Tip for remembering “sidewalks”

"sidewalks" has 3 syllables: sid-ew-alks. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does sidewalks 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

Words that rhyme with sidewalks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

pavementboardwalksdocksfootpathspathwayspavementspiersplatforms

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sidewalks"?▾

"Sidewalks" has 3 syllables: sid · ew · alks.

What does "sidewalks" mean?▾

Sidewalks: 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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