How to pronounce seizure
Say it like SEE-zher. Seizure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsiʒɚ/SEE-zher
UK British/ˈsiːʒə/SEE-zhuh
- SEE
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seizure 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.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of seizure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-zhuh.
What does seizure mean?
noun
- a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease“he suffered an epileptic seizure”
- the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
- the act of taking of a person by force
Where does seizure come from?
From seize + -ure.
Questions about saying seizure
How do you pronounce seizure?
Say SEE-zher. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seizure?
Seizure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zher.
Is seizure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsiːʒə/ (SEE-zhuh).