How to Pronounce Sidewise

To pronounce "sidewise", say SID-ew-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

SID-ew-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “sidewise”

"sidewise" has 4 syllables: sid-ew-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does sidewise mean?

adverb

  1. Sideways

Words that rhyme with sidewise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

sidewayssidewaysidelongsidelingsidewardlysidelybroadsideslantedly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sidewise"?▾

"Sidewise" has 4 syllables: sid · ew · is · e.

What does "sidewise" mean?▾

Sidewise: Sideways

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