How to pronounce Seattle
Say it like see-AT-ul. Seattle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- see
- AT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seattle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Seattle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-AT-ul.
What does Seattle mean?
- a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier visible to the south and east; an aerospace and computer center; site of the University of Washington
Words that rhyme with Seattle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Seattle.
Questions about saying Seattle
How do you pronounce Seattle?
Say see-AT-ul. The American pronunciation is /siˈætəl/. In British English it is /sɪˈætəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Seattle?
Seattle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: see · AT · ul.
Is Seattle 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 /sɪˈætəl/ (sih-AT-ul).