How to pronounce sealift
Say it like SEE-lift. Sealift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- lift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sealift 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.
- liftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sealift
American and British speakers say sealift in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌlɪft/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌlɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-lift.
What does sealift mean?
- To transport by sea.
- Transportation by sea.
Where does sealift come from?
From sea + lift; compare airlift.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying sealift
How do you pronounce sealift?
Say SEE-lift. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌlɪft/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌlɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sealift?
Sealift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · lift.
Do Americans and Brits say sealift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌlɪft/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌlɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.