How to pronounce seatainer
Say it like SEE-tay-nuh. Seatainer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- tay
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seatainer 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.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seatainer
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEE-tay-nuh.
What does seatainer mean?
- A large container for shipping freight by sea.
Where does seatainer come from?
Blend of sea + container.
Questions about saying seatainer
How do you pronounce seatainer?
Say SEE-tay-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiteɪnə/. In British English it is /ˈsiːteɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seatainer?
Seatainer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · tay · nuh.
Is seatainer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsiːteɪnə/ (SEE-tay-nuh).