How to pronounce seething
Say it like SEE-thing. Seething has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seething 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.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seething
American and British speakers say seething in essentially the same way: /ˈsiðɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsiːðɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-thing.
What does seething mean?
- Filled with unexpressed anger; in a state of being livid.
- In a state of extreme volatility; about to boil over; boiling, bubbling.
- In a state of unceasing and furious activity.
- The action of the verb to seethe.
- present participle and gerund of seethe How to pronounce seethe
Where does seething come from?
From Middle English sethyng; equivalent to seethe + -ing.
Words that rhyme with seething
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seething.
Questions about saying seething
How do you pronounce seething?
Say SEE-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seething?
Seething has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say seething the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiðɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːðɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.