How to pronounce ceases
Say it like SEE-siz. Ceases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceases pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ceases
American and British speakers say ceases in essentially the same way: /ˈsisɪz/ in the US and /ˈsiːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-siz.
What does ceases mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cease How to pronounce cease
Questions about saying ceases
How do you pronounce ceases?
Say SEE-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsisɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceases?
Ceases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say ceases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsisɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsiːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.