How to pronounce seamy
Say it like SEE-mee. Seamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seamy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of seamy
American and British speakers say seamy in essentially the same way: /ˈsimi/ in the US and /ˈsiːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-mee.
What does seamy mean?
- Sordid, squalid or corrupt.
- Having or showing a seam.
Where does seamy come from?
From seam + -y.
Words that rhyme with seamy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seamy.
Questions about saying seamy
How do you pronounce seamy?
Say SEE-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimi/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seamy?
Seamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say seamy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsimi/ and the British form is /ˈsiːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.