How to pronounce seaborn
Say it like SEE-bern. Seaborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsibɚn/SEE-bern
UK British/ˈsiːbən/SEE-bun
- SEE
- bern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaborn 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.
- bernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of seaborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-bun.
What does seaborn mean?
adjective
- Born on or in the sea.
Where does seaborn come from?
From sea + born.
Questions about saying seaborn
How do you pronounce seaborn?
Say SEE-bern. The American pronunciation is /ˈsibɚn/. In British English it is /ˈsiːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaborn?
Seaborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · bern.
Is seaborn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsiːbən/ (SEE-bun).