How to pronounce seizing
Say it like SEE-zing. Seizing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seizing
American and British speakers say seizing in essentially the same way: /ˈsizɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsizɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-zing.
What does seizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of seize How to pronounce seize
- The act of grabbing or taking possession.
- Something seized.“The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X.”
- A type of lashing or binding by a small cord.
- That seizes the attention; impressive.
Where does seizing come from?
From seize + -ing.
Words that rhyme with seizing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seizing.
Questions about saying seizing
How do you pronounce seizing?
Say SEE-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsizɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsizɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seizing?
Seizing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say seizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsizɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsizɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.