How many syllables in "sidekick"?

"sidekick" has 2 lettergrepen (side - kick).

How to divide "sidekick"?

"sidekick" divides into 2 parts: side · kick.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sidekick": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:side·kick

Hoofdklemtoon

SIDE-kick(side · kick)● ○

Stress in "sidekick" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsaɪd.kɪk⁄

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IPAˈsaɪd.kɪk

Lettergrepenside·kick

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How many syllables in "sidekick"?: "sidekick" has 2 lettergrepen (side - kick).
How to divide "sidekick"?: "sidekick" divides into 2 parts: side · kick.
Where is the stress in "sidekick"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sidekick"?: Say each syllable slowly (side... kick) and listen on SayItVid.