How to pronounce sightseers
Say it like SYTE-see-erz. Sightseers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE).
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- SYTE
- see
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sightseers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sightseers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SYTE-see-uz.
What does sightseers mean?
- plural of sightseer How to pronounce sightseer
Questions about saying sightseers
How do you pronounce sightseers?
Say SYTE-see-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtˌsiɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtˌsiːəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sightseers?
Sightseers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE). Broken into parts: SYTE · see · erz.
Is sightseers 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 /ˈsaɪtˌsiːəz/ (SYTE-see-uz).