How to pronounce seasonal
Say it like SEE-zuh-nul. Seasonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- zuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seasonal 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seasonal
American and British speakers say seasonal in essentially the same way: /ˈsizənəl/ in the US and /ˈsiːzənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-zuh-nul.
What does seasonal mean?
- occurring at or dependent on a particular season“seasonal labor”“a seasonal rise in unemployment”
- a worker who finds employment only in certain seasons
Where does seasonal come from?
From season + -al.
Questions about saying seasonal
How do you pronounce seasonal?
Say SEE-zuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsizənəl/. In British English it is /ˈsiːzənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seasonal?
Seasonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say seasonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsizənəl/ and the British form is /ˈsiːzənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.