sideways

/ˈsaɪd.weɪz/

Syllables side·ways

Stress SIDE-ways

Phonics Breakdown

side

/saɪd/

long i (i_e)

way

/weɪ/

long ai

s

/z/

plural s

Meaning

to or from the side; not straight or upright

Sound Reference

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side=/saɪd/(side) + way=/weɪ/(way) + s=/z/(dogs)

Example

The car slid sideways on the icy road.