How to pronounce sealing
Say it like SEE-ling. Sealing 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 sealing. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sealing 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sealing
American and British speakers say sealing in essentially the same way: /ˈsilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-ling.
What does sealing mean?
- Used for closing securely.
- present participle and gerund of seal How to pronounce seal
- Action of the verb to seal in any sense.
Where does sealing come from?
From seal (“device”) + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with sealing
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Words that sound like sealing
Questions about saying sealing
How do you pronounce sealing?
Say SEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sealing?
Sealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say sealing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sealing?
Sealing sounds the same as ceiling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.