How to pronounce seafront
Say it like SEE-frunt. Seafront has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsifrənt/SEE-frunt
UK British/ˈsiːfrənt/SEE-frunt
- SEE
- frunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seafront 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.
- fruntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seafront
American and British speakers say seafront in essentially the same way: /ˈsifrənt/ in the US and /ˈsiːfrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-frunt.
What does seafront mean?
noun
- The seashore, the coast.
- The waterfront of a seaside town.
Where does seafront come from?
From sea + front.
Questions about saying seafront
How do you pronounce seafront?
Say SEE-frunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsifrənt/. In British English it is /ˈsiːfrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seafront?
Seafront has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · frunt.
Do Americans and Brits say seafront the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsifrənt/ and the British form is /ˈsiːfrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.