How to Pronounce Seaman

To pronounce "seaman", say SEAM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiːmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsiːmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seaman”

"seaman" has 2 syllables: seam-an. It rhymes with demon and daemon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: seemann, seamen, seamon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does seaman mean?

noun

  1. A mariner or sailor, one who mans a ship. Opposed to landman or landsman.
  2. A person of the lowest rank in the Navy, below able seaman.

Words that rhyme with seaman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

demondaemonleamandemantemanbeemanfreemannemanhaeminspaemanyemanheman

Related words

marinerseafarertarjack-targobcrewmanmatesailor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seaman"?▾

"Seaman" has 2 syllables: seam · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "seaman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seaman" is /ˈsiːmən/.

What does "seaman" mean?▾

Seaman: A mariner or sailor, one who mans a ship. Opposed to landman or landsman.

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