How to pronounce seized
Say it like SEEZD. Seized is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEEZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of seized
American and British speakers say seized in essentially the same way: /sizd/ in the US and /siːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEZD.
What does seized mean?
- simple past and past participle of seize How to pronounce seize
Words that rhyme with seized
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seized.
Questions about saying seized
How do you pronounce seized?
Say SEEZD. The American pronunciation is /sizd/. In British English it is /siːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seized?
Seized is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEEZD.
Do Americans and Brits say seized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sizd/ and the British form is /siːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.