The word "siddons" is spelled with two syllables: /ˈsɪdənz/. The first syllable, /ˈsɪd/, is pronounced with a short "i" sound, like "sick" or "sit." The second syllable, /ənz/, is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a "z" sound, like "uhnz." This spelling of the word is often used as a surname or in reference to the English actress Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), who was known for her portrayals of Shakespearean heroines.