How to pronounce seaming
Say it like SEE-ming. Seaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seaming
American and British speakers say seaming in essentially the same way: /ˈsimɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsiːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-ming.
What does seaming mean?
- present participle and gerund of seam How to pronounce seam
- The act or process of forming a seam or joint.
- The cord or rope at the margin of a seine, to which the meshes of the net are attached.
Words that rhyme with seaming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seaming.
Words that sound like seaming
Questions about saying seaming
How do you pronounce seaming?
Say SEE-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaming?
Seaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say seaming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsimɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as seaming?
Seaming sounds the same as seeming in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.