How to pronounce "season"

season

Noun
American
/ˈsiːzən/

Syllable Breakdown

sea son

How natives say season

British
/ˈsiːzən/

Syllable Breakdown

sea son

How natives say season

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1: Start with the 's' sound.

  • Step 2: Move to a long 'ee' sound by smiling and relaxing the jaw.

  • Step 3: End with a 'zuhn' sound, keeping the tongue behind your upper teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • suhn (sea-son)

  • suzan (sea-son)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'season'?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'SEA-son'.

Is the 's' pronounced like 'z'?

Yes, the 's' in the second syllable is pronounced like 'z'.

How to pronounce the middle vowel?

It's pronounced as a schwa, like 'uh' sound.

Definition

season

One of the four periods of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Word Family

seasonal

/ˈsiːzənəl/

adjective

Related to a season

Example: They sell seasonal fruits.

seasoning

/ˈsiːzənɪŋ/

noun

Something added to food to improve flavor

Example: I need more seasoning for the soup.

seasoned

/ˈsiːzənd/

adjective

Experienced or skilled

Example: He is a seasoned chef.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Season has a straight 'n' sound at the end, unlike 'seasonal' which ends with 'əl'.

Season ends with a simple 'son', but 'seasoning' adds a 'ɪŋ'.

Season emphasizes the first syllable, while 'seasoned' ends with a clearer 'd'.

Pro Tips

Remember the Schwa

The second syllable 'son' has a schwa sound, so relax your mouth.

Stress the Start

Always stress the first syllable 'SEA' for clarity.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Season

adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/