How to pronounce seashell
Say it like SEE-shel. Seashell 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 seashell. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- shel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seashell 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.
- shelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of seashell
American and British speakers say seashell in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌʃɛl/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌʃɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-shel.
What does seashell mean?
- The empty shell of a marine mollusk.
- The animal living inside a seashell.“The seashells on the beach are toxic and best avoided.”
- A very light pink color, like that of some seashells.
- Of a very light pink color, like that of some seashells.
- To collect seashells.
Where does seashell come from?
From sea + shell.
Questions about saying seashell
How do you pronounce seashell?
Say SEE-shel. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌʃɛl/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌʃɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seashell?
Seashell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · shel.
Do Americans and Brits say seashell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌʃɛl/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌʃɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.