How to pronounce seedeater
Say it like see-DEE-ter. Seedeater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- see
- DEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seedeater 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.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seedeater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: see-DEE-tuh.
What does seedeater mean?
- An individual or species which eats seeds.
- A bird species which feeds mainly on seeds.“Most seedeaters have strong, typically shaped bills.”
- Any bird in the genus Sporophila of the tanager family, Thraupidae
Where does seedeater come from?
From seed + eater.
Words that rhyme with seedeater
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Questions about saying seedeater
How do you pronounce seedeater?
Say see-DEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /siˈditər/. In British English it is /siˈdiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seedeater?
Seedeater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: see · DEE · ter.
Is seedeater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /siˈdiːtə/ (see-DEE-tuh).