How to pronounce sealskin
Say it like SEEL-skin. Sealskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sealskin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEEL
- skin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sealskin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- skinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sealskin
American and British speakers say sealskin in essentially the same way: /ˈsilˌskɪn/ in the US and /ˈsiːlˌskɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEL-skin.
What does sealskin mean?
- A type of fabric made from the skin of seals.
- Any fabric manufactured to resemble sealskin.
- An item of clothing made from sealskin (whether real or imitation).
Where does sealskin come from?
From seal + skin.
Questions about saying sealskin
How do you pronounce sealskin?
Say SEEL-skin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsilˌskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsiːlˌskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sealskin?
Sealskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEL). Broken into parts: SEEL · skin.
Do Americans and Brits say sealskin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsilˌskɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsiːlˌskɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.