How to pronounce sei
Say it like SAY. Sei is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sei
American and British speakers say sei in essentially the same way: /seɪ/ in the US and /seɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY.
What does sei mean?
- A sei whale.
Where does sei come from?
From sei whale, from Norwegian seihval, seikval, from sei (“pollock”) + hval (“whale”).
Words that rhyme with sei
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sei.
Words that sound like sei
- say
- c'est
Questions about saying sei
How do you pronounce sei?
Say SAY. The American pronunciation is /seɪ/. In British English it is /seɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sei?
Sei is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAY.
Do Americans and Brits say sei the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /seɪ/ and the British form is /seɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sei?
Sei sounds the same as say, c'est in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.