How to pronounce seismic
Say it like SYZE-mik. Seismic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYZE).
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- SYZE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seismic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seismic
American and British speakers say seismic in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ in the US and /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYZE-mik.
What does seismic mean?
- subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
Questions about saying seismic
How do you pronounce seismic?
Say SYZE-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪzmɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪzmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seismic?
Seismic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYZE). Broken into parts: SYZE · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say seismic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪzmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.