How to Pronounce Sightseeing

To pronounce "sightseeing", say SIGHTS-eeing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SIGHTS-eeing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sightseeing”

"sightseeing" has 2 syllables: sights-eeing. It rhymes with fleeing and wellbeing, if that helps it stick.

What does sightseeing mean?

verb

  1. To go sightseeing; to visit places of interest in a city, town or geographical area.

noun

  1. The activity of going out looking at things; tourism.

    “Sightseeing is a frequent reason to visit San Francisco.”

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Words that rhyme with sightseeing

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fleeingwellbeingfreeingoverseeingagreeingdisagreeinghieing

Related words

rubber-neckingtourismtouristictouristtourtravelexcursiontravelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sightseeing"?▾

"Sightseeing" has 2 syllables: sights · eeing.

What does "sightseeing" mean?▾

Sightseeing: To go sightseeing; to visit places of interest in a city, town or geographical area.

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