How to pronounce seashore
Say it like SEE-shor. Seashore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- shor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seashore 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.
- shorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of seashore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-shaw.
What does seashore mean?
- The coastal land bordering a sea or an ocean.
- The foreshore, the strip of land between low water and high water.
Where does seashore come from?
From sea + shore.
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Questions about saying seashore
How do you pronounce seashore?
Say SEE-shor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiʃoʊr/. In British English it is /ˈsiːʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seashore?
Seashore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · shor.
Is seashore 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 /ˈsiːʃɔː/ (SEE-shaw).