How to pronounce Seychelles
Say it like SAY-shelz. Seychelles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- shelz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seychelles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shelzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Seychelles
American and British speakers say Seychelles in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ in the US and /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-shelz.
What does Seychelles mean?
- An archipelago and country in East Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Official name: Republic of Seychelles.
Where does Seychelles come from?
After French official and politician Jean Moreau de Séchelles.
Questions about saying Seychelles
How do you pronounce Seychelles?
Say SAY-shelz. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪʃɛlz/. In British English it is /ˈseɪʃɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Seychelles?
Seychelles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · shelz.
Do Americans and Brits say Seychelles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ and the British form is /ˈseɪʃɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.