How to pronounce sightseer
Say it like SYTE-see-er. Sightseer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE).
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- SYTE
- see
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sightseer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sightseer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SYTE-see-uh.
What does sightseer mean?
- One who goes sightseeing; one who goes around to look at sights or see things of interest; a tourist.
Where does sightseer come from?
From sight + seer.
Questions about saying sightseer
How do you pronounce sightseer?
Say SYTE-see-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtˌsiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtˌsiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sightseer?
Sightseer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE). Broken into parts: SYTE · see · er.
Is sightseer 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 /ˈsaɪtˌsiːə/ (SYTE-see-uh).