How to pronounce seagulls
Say it like SEE-guhlz. Seagulls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- guhlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seagulls 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.
- guhlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of seagulls
American and British speakers say seagulls in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌɡʌlz/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌɡʌlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-guhlz.
What does seagulls mean?
- plural of seagull How to pronounce seagull
Questions about saying seagulls
How do you pronounce seagulls?
Say SEE-guhlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌɡʌlz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌɡʌlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seagulls?
Seagulls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · guhlz.
Do Americans and Brits say seagulls the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌɡʌlz/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌɡʌlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.