How to pronounce seasickness
Say it like SEE-sik-nus. Seasickness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- sik
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seasickness 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.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seasickness
American and British speakers say seasickness in essentially the same way: /ˈsisɪknəs/ in the US and /ˈsiːsɪknəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-sik-nus.
What does seasickness mean?
- Nausea, dizziness, etc. caused by the motion of a ship; a form of motion sickness.
Where does seasickness come from?
From seasick + -ness or sea + sickness.
Questions about saying seasickness
How do you pronounce seasickness?
Say SEE-sik-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsisɪknəs/. In British English it is /ˈsiːsɪknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seasickness?
Seasickness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · sik · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say seasickness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsisɪknəs/ and the British form is /ˈsiːsɪknəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.