How to pronounce sealant
Say it like SEE-lunt. Sealant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sealant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sealant 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sealant
American and British speakers say sealant in essentially the same way: /ˈsilənt/ in the US and /ˈsiːlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-lunt.
What does sealant mean?
- Any material used to seal a surface so as to prevent passage of a fluid.
- A mixture of polymers, fillers, and pigments used to fill and seal joints where moderate movement is expected.
Where does sealant come from?
From seal + -ant.
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Questions about saying sealant
How do you pronounce sealant?
Say SEE-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsilənt/. In British English it is /ˈsiːlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sealant?
Sealant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say sealant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsilənt/ and the British form is /ˈsiːlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.