How to pronounce seeing
Say it like SEE-ing. Seeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seeing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seeing
American and British speakers say seeing in essentially the same way: /ˈsiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsiːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-ing.
What does seeing mean?
- perception by means of the eyes
- normal use of the faculty of vision
- having vision, not blind
Where does seeing come from?
From see + -ing.
Words that rhyme with seeing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seeing.
Questions about saying seeing
How do you pronounce seeing?
Say SEE-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seeing?
Seeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say seeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.