How to Pronounce Seen

To pronounce "seen", say SEEN — one syllable, IPA /ˈsiːn/. 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

/ˈsiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seen”

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

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

What does seen mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

go outbeholddescryespyobserveviewfollowget

Words that rhyme with seen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

observedwitnessedshowedgoneratedcatchapprehendedlived

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seen"?▾

"Seen" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "seen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seen" is /ˈsiːn/.

What does "seen" mean?▾

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

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