How to pronounce seine
Say it like SAYN. Seine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of seine
American and British speakers say seine in essentially the same way: /seɪn/ in the US and /seɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYN.
What does seine mean?
- A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.
- To use a seine, to fish with a seine.
Words that rhyme with seine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seine.
Words that sound like seine
Questions about saying seine
How do you pronounce seine?
Say SAYN. The American pronunciation is /seɪn/. In British English it is /seɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seine?
Seine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say seine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /seɪn/ and the British form is /seɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as seine?
Seine sounds the same as sane in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.