How to Pronounce Seep

To pronounce "seep", say SEEP — one syllable, IPA /siːp/. 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

/siːp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “seep”

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

Sounds exactly like: seip, seipp, sepe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does seep mean?

noun

  1. A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.
  2. Moisture, liquid, gas, etc. that seeps out; a seepage.

verb

  1. To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

    “The water steadily seeped in through the thirl.”

  2. To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.

    “Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond.”

Synonyms

leak

Words that rhyme with seep

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

creepweepdeepsweepkeeppeepreapleapsteepheapclepesleep

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seep"?▾

"Seep" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "seep"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seep" is /siːp/.

What does "seep" mean?▾

Seep: A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.

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