How to pronounce seaport
Say it like SEE-port. Seaport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaport 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.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of seaport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-pawt.
What does seaport mean?
- A town or harbor with facilities for seagoing ships to dock and take on or discharge cargo.
Where does seaport come from?
From sea + port.
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Questions about saying seaport
How do you pronounce seaport?
Say SEE-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaport?
Seaport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · port.
Is seaport pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsiːˌpɔːt/ (SEE-pawt).