How to pronounce seasoned
Say it like SEE-zund. Seasoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- zund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seasoned 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.
- zundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seasoned
American and British speakers say seasoned in essentially the same way: /ˈsizənd/ in the US and /ˈsiːzənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-zund.
What does seasoned mean?
- aged or processed“seasoned wood”
- rendered competent through trial and experience“a seasoned traveler”“veteran steadiness”
Words that rhyme with seasoned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seasoned.
Questions about saying seasoned
How do you pronounce seasoned?
Say SEE-zund. The American pronunciation is /ˈsizənd/. In British English it is /ˈsiːzənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seasoned?
Seasoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zund.
Do Americans and Brits say seasoned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsizənd/ and the British form is /ˈsiːzənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.