How to pronounce seamew
Say it like SEE-myoo. Seamew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- myoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seamew 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.
- myooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of seamew
American and British speakers say seamew in essentially the same way: /ˈsimju/ in the US and /ˈsiːmjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-myoo.
What does seamew mean?
- The common gull (Larus canus).
Where does seamew come from?
From Middle English semewe, semawe (“seagull”), equivalent to sea + mew (“gull”).
Words that rhyme with seamew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seamew.
Questions about saying seamew
How do you pronounce seamew?
Say SEE-myoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimju/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seamew?
Seamew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · myoo.
Do Americans and Brits say seamew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsimju/ and the British form is /ˈsiːmjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.