How to pronounce sightseeing
Say it like SYTE-SEE-ing. Sightseeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE).
- SYTE
- SEE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sightseeing 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sightseeing
American and British speakers say sightseeing in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪtˈsiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYTE-SEE-ing.
What does sightseeing mean?
- The activity of going out looking at things; tourism.“Sightseeing is a frequent reason to visit San Francisco.”
- present participle and gerund of sightsee How to pronounce sightsee
Where does sightseeing come from?
From sight + seeing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- rubber-necking
Words that rhyme with sightseeing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sightseeing.
Questions about saying sightseeing
How do you pronounce sightseeing?
Say SYTE-SEE-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtˈsiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sightseeing?
Sightseeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE). Broken into parts: SYTE · SEE · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sightseeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪtˈsiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.