How to pronounce Sebastian
Say it like suh-BAS-chun. Sebastian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAS).
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- suh
- BAS
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sebastian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sebastian
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: sih-BAS-tee-un.
What does Sebastian mean?
- A city in Indian River County, Florida.
Words that rhyme with Sebastian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sebastian.
Questions about saying Sebastian
How do you pronounce Sebastian?
Say suh-BAS-chun. The American pronunciation is /səˈbæstʃən/. In British English it is /sɪˈbæstiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sebastian?
Sebastian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAS). Broken into parts: suh · BAS · chun.
Is Sebastian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /sɪˈbæstiən/ (sih-BAS-tee-un).