How to pronounce seizures
Say it like SEE-zherz. Seizures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsiʒɚz/SEE-zherz
UK British/ˈsiːʒəz/SEE-zhuz
- SEE
- zherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seizures 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.
- zherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of seizures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-zhuz.
What does seizures mean?
noun
- plural of seizure How to pronounce seizure
- third-person singular simple present indicative of seizure How to pronounce seizure
Questions about saying seizures
How do you pronounce seizures?
Say SEE-zherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seizures?
Seizures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zherz.
Is seizures 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 /ˈsiːʒəz/ (SEE-zhuz).