How to pronounce sees
Say it like SEEZ. Sees is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sees
American and British speakers say sees in essentially the same way: /siz/ in the US and /siːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEZ.
What does sees mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of see How to pronounce see
- plural of see How to pronounce see
Words that rhyme with sees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sees.
Words that sound like sees
Questions about saying sees
How do you pronounce sees?
Say SEEZ. The American pronunciation is /siz/. In British English it is /siːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sees?
Sees is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /siz/ and the British form is /siːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sees?
Sees sounds the same as seize in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.