How to pronounce seafarer
Say it like SEE-fer-er. Seafarer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsiˌfɛrɚ/SEE-fer-er
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- SEE
- fer
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seafarer 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.
- ferGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does seafarer mean?
noun
- Someone whose occupation is operating a ship or boat at sea, for either civilian or military purposes.“An intergovernmental panel will draw up plans to relieve seafarers who have been stuck at sea during a crisis.”
- Anyone who travels by sea.
Where does seafarer come from?
From Middle English *se-farere (suggested by se-farende, sa farinde (“sea-faring”)) equivalent to sea + farer (“traveler”) and to seafare + -er.
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Questions about saying seafarer
How do you pronounce seafarer?
Say SEE-fer-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌfɛrɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seafarer?
Seafarer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · fer · er.