How to pronounce seaman
Say it like SEE-mun. Seaman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seaman
American and British speakers say seaman in essentially the same way: /ˈsimən/ in the US and /ˈsiːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-mun.
What does seaman mean?
- Synonym of sailor, particularly on a maritime vessel.
- A person of the lowest rank in the Navy, below able seaman.
- An enlisted rate in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, ranking below petty officer third class and above seaman apprentice.
Where does seaman come from?
From Middle English seeman, seman, from Old English sǣmann.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with seaman
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Questions about saying seaman
How do you pronounce seaman?
Say SEE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimən/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaman?
Seaman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say seaman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsimən/ and the British form is /ˈsiːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.