English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
See Pronunciation
See is pronounced SEE, IPA /ˈsi/.
SEE
US /ˈsi/ · UK /ˈsiː/
Syllables: SEE (1 syllable)
verb: To take something in with the eyes, or to understand it.
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See in a Sentence
- I can see the roof from here.
- Now I see what you mean.
- We will see them on Thursday.
Common Mispronunciations of See
Not SI
One long ee, held out properly. Clipping it short leaves something nearer the Spanish si.
Not ZEE
That s is hissed and not buzzed, so the word opens like the s in soap.
Tip: See, sea, and the letter C are all said alike.
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