How to pronounce seagull
Say it like SEE-guhl. Seagull has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- guhl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seagull 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.
- guhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of seagull
American and British speakers say seagull in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌɡʌl/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌɡʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-guhl.
What does seagull mean?
- Any of several white, often dark-backed birds of the family Laridae having long, pointed wings and short legs.
- The symbol ̼, which combines under a letter as a sort of accent.
- A fan or member of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.
- To run in the back line rather than concentrate on primary positional duties in open play.
- To use a British Seagull outboard.
- To work as a non-union casual stevedore.
Where does seagull come from?
From sea + gull. The second element is from a Brythonic language.
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Questions about saying seagull
How do you pronounce seagull?
Say SEE-guhl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌɡʌl/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌɡʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seagull?
Seagull has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · guhl.
Do Americans and Brits say seagull the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌɡʌl/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌɡʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.