How to pronounce seagoing
Say it like SEE-goh-ing. Seagoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- goh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seagoing 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.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seagoing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEE-goh-ing.
What does seagoing mean?
- Travelling out to sea.“a seagoing seal”
- Made for, fit for sailing on, or used on the high seas.
Where does seagoing come from?
From sea + going.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- seafaring
Questions about saying seagoing
How do you pronounce seagoing?
Say SEE-goh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seagoing?
Seagoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · goh · ing.
Is seagoing 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 /ˈsiːˌɡəʊɪŋ/ (SEE-goh-ing).