How to pronounce seaplane
Say it like SEE-playn. Seaplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce seaplane. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaplane 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.
- playnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of seaplane
American and British speakers say seaplane in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌpleɪn/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌpleɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-playn.
What does seaplane mean?
- Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.
Where does seaplane come from?
From sea + plane. Supposedly coined by Winston Churchill.
Questions about saying seaplane
How do you pronounce seaplane?
Say SEE-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaplane?
Seaplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · playn.
Do Americans and Brits say seaplane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌpleɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌpleɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.