How to pronounce seaborne
Say it like SEE-born. Seaborne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaborne 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.
- bornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of seaborne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-bawn.
What does seaborne mean?
- Transported on the sea or ocean, especially by floating on the sea.
Where does seaborne come from?
From sea + borne (“carried, supported”).
Questions about saying seaborne
How do you pronounce seaborne?
Say SEE-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaborne?
Seaborne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · born.
Is seaborne 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 /ˈsiːˌbɔːn/ (SEE-bawn).