How to Pronounce "sidewinder"
word
ˈsaɪdˌwaɪndɝ
SYDE-wyn-der
sˈaɪdwaɪndɐ
SYDE-wyn-duh
Definition
A sidewinder is a type of rattlesnake known for its unique sideways movement. The word can also refer to a heat-seeking missile used by the military.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪdˌwaɪndɝ
British English
sˈaɪdwaɪndɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SYDE-wyn-der
UK
SYDE-wyn-duh
Listen in Context
The sidewinder moves across the sand in a strange, sideways way.
A sidewinder can survive in very hot deserts.
The jet fired a Sidewinder at the target.
Watch out for sidewinders when walking in the desert—sometimes they're hard to see.