How to Pronounce See

To pronounce "see", say SEE — 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 “see”

"see" 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: sea, sie, sci, cie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does see mean?

verb

  1. (stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight.
  2. To form a mental picture of.

interjection

  1. Directing the audience to pay attention to the following

    “See here, fellas, there's no need for all this rucus!”

  2. Introducing an explanation

    “See, in order to win the full prize we would have to come up with a scheme to land a rover on the Moon.”

Synonyms

go outbeholddescryespyobserveviewfollowgetlookso

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Words that rhyme with see

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweightydecree

Related words

ascertainrealizewitnessconferlearnensureprojectassure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "see"?▾

"See" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "see"?▾

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

What does "see" mean?▾

See: (stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight.

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