How to pronounce seeping
Say it like SEE-ping. Seeping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seeping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seeping
American and British speakers say seeping in essentially the same way: /ˈsipɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsiːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-ping.
What does seeping mean?
- present participle and gerund of seep How to pronounce seep
- The act by which something seeps.
- Liquid that has seeped.
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Words that rhyme with seeping
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Questions about saying seeping
How do you pronounce seeping?
Say SEE-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈsipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seeping?
Seeping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say seeping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsipɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.