How to pronounce ceilings
Say it like SEE-lingz. Ceilings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceilings 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.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ceilings
American and British speakers say ceilings in essentially the same way: /ˈsilɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈsiːlɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-lingz.
What does ceilings mean?
- plural of ceiling How to pronounce ceiling
Words that rhyme with ceilings
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ceilings.
Questions about saying ceilings
How do you pronounce ceilings?
Say SEE-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsilɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceilings?
Ceilings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · lingz.
Do Americans and Brits say ceilings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsilɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈsiːlɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.