How to pronounce seawoman
Say it like SEE-wuum-un. Seawoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- wuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seawoman 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.
- wuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seawoman
American and British speakers say seawoman in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌwʊmən/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌwʊmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-wuum-un.
What does seawoman mean?
- A female sailor; a woman who serves on a ship at sea.
Where does seawoman come from?
From sea + -woman.
Questions about saying seawoman
How do you pronounce seawoman?
Say SEE-wuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seawoman?
Seawoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · wuum · un.
Do Americans and Brits say seawoman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌwʊmən/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌwʊmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.