How many syllables in "sidestep"?

"sidestep" has 2 lettergrepen (side - step).

How to divide "sidestep"?

"sidestep" divides into 2 parts: side · step.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sidestep": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:side·step

Hoofdklemtoon

SIDE-step(side · step)● ○

Stress in "sidestep" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsaɪd.stɛp⁄

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IPAˈsaɪd.stɛp

Lettergrepenside·step

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