How to Pronounce Seed

To pronounce "seed", say SEED — one syllable, IPA /siːd/. 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

/siːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seed”

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

Sounds exactly like: cede — easy to mix up when writing.

What does seed mean?

noun

  1. A fertilized and ripened ovule, containing an embryonic plant.
  2. Any small seed-like fruit.

    “If you plant a seed in the spring, you may have a pleasant surprise in the autumn.”

verb

  1. To plant or sow an area with seeds.

    “I seeded my lawn with bluegrass.”

  2. To cover thinly with something scattered; to ornament with seedlike decorations.

Synonyms

germ

Words that rhyme with seed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedprecedeneedsupersedesucceedgreedproceed

Related words

germsemensowejaculatesoughsourceplantseedling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seed"?▾

"Seed" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "seed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seed" is /siːd/.

What does "seed" mean?▾

Seed: A fertilized and ripened ovule, containing an embryonic plant.

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