How to pronounce seizes
Say it like SEE-ziz. Seizes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seizes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seizes
American and British speakers say seizes in essentially the same way: /ˈsizɪz/ in the US and /ˈsiːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-ziz.
What does seizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of seize How to pronounce seize
Questions about saying seizes
How do you pronounce seizes?
Say SEE-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsizɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seizes?
Seizes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say seizes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsizɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsiːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.