How to Pronounce Seizing

To pronounce "seizing", say SEIZ-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsizɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsizɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seizing”

"seizing" has 2 syllables: seiz-ing. It rhymes with teasing and pleasing, if that helps it stick.

What does seizing mean?

verb

  1. To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
  2. To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).

noun

  1. The act of grabbing or taking possession.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) Something seized.

    “The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X.”

adjective

  1. That seizes the attention; impressive.

Synonyms

arrogatecommandeerconfiscateclaspgraspgripjump on

Words that rhyme with seizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

teasingpleasingappeasingwheezingfreezingsqueezingsneezingbreezingneesingcheesingthesing

Related words

prehensiongraspingarrestingcapturesnatchinggrabbingseizurekidnapping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seizing"?▾

"Seizing" has 2 syllables: seiz · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "seizing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seizing" is /ˈsizɪŋ/.

What does "seizing" mean?▾

Seizing: To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

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