How to pronounce seafoam
Say it like SEE-fohm. Seafoam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- fohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seafoam 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.
- fohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of seafoam
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEE-fohm.
What does seafoam mean?
- A foam created by the agitation of seawater.
- A light green-blue color.
- A type of confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and brown sugar.
Where does seafoam come from?
From Middle English see fom, see fome, equivalent to sea + foam.
Questions about saying seafoam
How do you pronounce seafoam?
Say SEE-fohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌfoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌfəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seafoam?
Seafoam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · fohm.
Is seafoam pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsiːˌfəʊm/ (SEE-fohm).