How to pronounce seedbed
Say it like SEED-bed. Seedbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEED).
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- SEED
- bed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seedbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of seedbed
American and British speakers say seedbed in essentially the same way: /ˈsidˌbɛd/ in the US and /ˈsiːdˌbɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEED-bed.
What does seedbed mean?
- Ground prepared for the planting of seeds.
- A place conducive to development and attainment.“Paris was a seedbed of artistic creation in the 1920s.”
Where does seedbed come from?
From seed + bed.
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Questions about saying seedbed
How do you pronounce seedbed?
Say SEED-bed. The American pronunciation is /ˈsidˌbɛd/. In British English it is /ˈsiːdˌbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seedbed?
Seedbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEED). Broken into parts: SEED · bed.
Do Americans and Brits say seedbed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsidˌbɛd/ and the British form is /ˈsiːdˌbɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.