How to pronounce sightsee
Say it like SYTE-see. Sightsee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE).
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- SYTE
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sightsee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sightsee
American and British speakers say sightsee in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪtˌsi/ in the US and /ˈsaɪtˌsiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYTE-see.
What does sightsee mean?
- To go sightseeing; to visit places of interest in a city, town or geographical area.
Where does sightsee come from?
Back-formation from sightseeing.
Questions about saying sightsee
How do you pronounce sightsee?
Say SYTE-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtˌsi/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtˌsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sightsee?
Sightsee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE). Broken into parts: SYTE · see.
Do Americans and Brits say sightsee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪtˌsi/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪtˌsiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.