How to pronounce seep
Say it like SEEP. Seep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of seep
American and British speakers say seep in essentially the same way: /sip/ in the US and /siːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEP.
What does seep mean?
- To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.“Water has seeped through the roof.”
- To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.“Woe seeped through her heart thinking of what had befallen their ethnic group.”
- To diminish or wane away slowly.“The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away.”
- A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.
- Moisture, liquid, gas, etc. that seeps out; a seepage.
- The seeping away of a liquid, etc.
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Words that rhyme with seep
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Questions about saying seep
How do you pronounce seep?
Say SEEP. The American pronunciation is /sip/. In British English it is /siːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seep?
Seep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEEP.
Do Americans and Brits say seep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sip/ and the British form is /siːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.