How to pronounce seism
Say it like SY-zum. Seism has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seism
American and British speakers say seism in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈsaɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-zum.
What does seism mean?
- A shaking of the Earth's surface; an earthquake or tremor.
Questions about saying seism
How do you pronounce seism?
Say SY-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seism?
Seism has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say seism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.