How to pronounce seasoning
Say it like SEE-zuh-ning. Seasoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- zuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seasoning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seasoning
American and British speakers say seasoning in essentially the same way: /ˈsizənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-zuh-ning.
What does seasoning mean?
- Something used to add taste or flavor to food, such as salt and pepper or other condiment, herb or spice.
- Anything added to increase enjoyment.
- A coat of polymerized oil inside a cooking vessel which renders the surface non-stick.
- present participle and gerund of season How to pronounce season
Where does seasoning come from?
From season + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with seasoning
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Questions about saying seasoning
How do you pronounce seasoning?
Say SEE-zuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈsizənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seasoning?
Seasoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say seasoning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsizənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.