sidewalk

/ˈsaɪd.wɔːk/

Syllables side·walk

Stress SIDE-walk

Phonics Breakdown

side

/saɪd/

long i (i_e)

walk

/wɔːk/

silent letter

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road

Sound Reference

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side=/saɪd/(side) + walk=/wɔːk/(walk)

Example

Please stay on the sidewalk for safety.