How to pronounce seamen
Say it like SEE-mun. Seamen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seamen 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 seamen
American and British speakers say seamen in essentially the same way: /ˈsimən/ in the US and /ˈsiːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-mun.
What does seamen mean?
- plural of seaman How to pronounce seaman
Words that rhyme with seamen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seamen.
Words that sound like seamen
Questions about saying seamen
How do you pronounce seamen?
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 seamen?
Seamen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say seamen 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.
What words sound the same as seamen?
Seamen sounds the same as seaman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.