How to Pronounce Sea

To pronounce "sea", say SEA — one syllable, IPA /siː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/siː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sea”

"sea" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: see, sie, sci, cie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sea mean?

noun

  1. A large body of salt water.
  2. A lake, especially if large or if salty or brackish.

    “The Caspian Sea, the Sea of Galilee, the Salton Sea, etc.”

Synonyms

ogin

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Words that rhyme with sea

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

oceanoceanicdeep-seasuboceanicoceangoingseagoingseafaringshipboard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sea"?▾

"Sea" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sea"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sea" is /siː/.

What does "sea" mean?▾

Sea: A large body of salt water.

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