How to Pronounce Siege

To pronounce "siege", say SIEG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /siːdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/siːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “siege”

"siege" has 2 syllables: sieg-e. It rhymes with besiege and grege, if that helps it stick.

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

What does siege mean?

noun

  1. (heading) Military action.
  2. (heading) A seat.

verb

  1. To assault a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.

Synonyms

besiege

Words that rhyme with siege

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besiegegregebregeegeseigestegefeigefregefreijehegelegeliege

Related words

besiegingbeleagueringblockadebesiegeenclosureencloselockinglock-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "siege"?▾

"Siege" has 2 syllables: sieg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "siege"?▾

The IPA transcription of "siege" is /siːdʒ/.

What does "siege" mean?▾

Siege: (heading) Military action.

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