How to pronounce seasick
Say it like SEE-sik. Seasick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seasick 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.
- sikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seasick
American and British speakers say seasick in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌsɪk/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-sik.
What does seasick mean?
- Suffering from sickness, nausea or dizziness due to the motion of a ship or boat at sea.“People who get seasick easily shouldn't join the navy.”
Where does seasick come from?
From Middle English see seke, equivalent to sea + sick.
Questions about saying seasick
How do you pronounce seasick?
Say SEE-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌsɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seasick?
Seasick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · sik.
Do Americans and Brits say seasick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌsɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.