How to pronounce ce
Say it like see-EE. Ce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ce. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- see
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ce
American and British speakers say ce in essentially the same way: /ˌsiˈi/ in the US and /ˌsiːˈiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: see-EE.
What does ce mean?
- Alternative form of cee (“the letter C”).
Words that rhyme with ce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ce.
Questions about saying ce
How do you pronounce ce?
Say see-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˌsiˈi/. In British English it is /ˌsiːˈiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ce?
Ce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: see · EE.
Do Americans and Brits say ce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsiˈi/ and the British form is /ˌsiːˈiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.