How to pronounce asea
Say it like AY-es-ee-ay. Asea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- es
- ee
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of asea
American and British speakers say asea in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌɛˌsiˌeɪ/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌɛˌsiːˌeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-es-ee-ay.
What does asea mean?
- on the ocean; on a boat on the ocean
- uncertain; (psychologically) adrift.
- in the direction of the sea, seaward.
Where does asea come from?
From a- + sea.
Questions about saying asea
How do you pronounce asea?
Say AY-es-ee-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌɛˌsiˌeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌɛˌsiːˌeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asea?
Asea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · es · ee · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say asea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌɛˌsiˌeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌɛˌsiːˌeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.