How to pronounce sega
Say it like SEE-guh. Sega has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sega 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sega
American and British speakers say sega in essentially the same way: /ˈsiɡə/ in the US and /ˈseɪɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-guh.
Other ways to say sega
Sega also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SAY-guh /ˈseɪɡə/
What does sega mean?
- A genre of popular music mainly associated with Mauritius.
Where does sega come from?
From Mauritian Creole sega, possibly from a Bantu source meaning "dance".
Questions about saying sega
How do you pronounce sega?
Say SEE-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiɡə/. In British English it is /ˈseɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sega?
Sega has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say sega the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiɡə/ and the British form is /ˈseɪɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.