How to pronounce seapower
Say it like SEE-pow-er. Seapower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- pow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seapower 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.
- powGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of seapower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-pow-uh.
What does seapower mean?
- naval military power
- A country that has an effective military navy
Where does seapower come from?
From sea + power.
Questions about saying seapower
How do you pronounce seapower?
Say SEE-pow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌpaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌpaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seapower?
Seapower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · pow · er.
Is seapower 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 /ˈsiːˌpaʊə/ (SEE-pow-uh).