How many syllables in sideways?

Syllables in sideways

2

side·ways

Sideways has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say sideways

Pronunciation/ˈsaɪˌdweɪz/
2 syllables, SIDE-ways · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say sideways slowly and listen for each vowel sound: side, ways. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with sideways

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Questions

How many syllables are in sideways?
Sideways has two syllables.
How do you divide sideways into syllables?
Sideways divides as side-ways.
Which syllable is stressed in sideways?
The first syllable (SIDE-ways).

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