How to pronounce seepage
Say it like SEE-pij. Seepage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- pij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seepage 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.
- pijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seepage
American and British speakers say seepage in essentially the same way: /ˈsipɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈsiːpɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-pij.
What does seepage mean?
- The process by which something, especially a liquid, leaks through a porous substance; the process of seeping. (Also used figuratively: the process of diffusing.)
- Water that has seeped or oozed through a porous soil.
Where does seepage come from?
From seep + -age.
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Questions about saying seepage
How do you pronounce seepage?
Say SEE-pij. The American pronunciation is /ˈsipɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːpɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seepage?
Seepage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · pij.
Do Americans and Brits say seepage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsipɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːpɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.