Start with the 's' sound, made by placing the tip of the tongue close to the roof of the mouth.
Move to the 'ee' sound, by spreading lips slightly and lengthening the vowel.
End with 'k', by touching the back of the tongue to the soft palate and releasing.
pronouncing as 's eek' with a long vowel 'e:'.
saying 'seck' instead of 'seek'.
adding an extra vowel at the end, like 'seek-a'.
same as American
same as American
The 'ee' sound in 'seek' is held longer for clarity.
No, the 'k' is pronounced clearly at the end.
The lips should be slightly spread for the 'ee' sound.
To attempt to find or obtain something.
/ˈsiːkər/
Someone who seeks.
/ˈsiːkɪŋ/
The act of looking for something.
/sɔːt/
Past form of seek.
- 'seek-er'.
- 'seek-ing'.
'sought' has a different vowel sound and is shorter.
Practice saying 'seek' in front of a mirror to ensure your lips are positioned correctly.
Listen to native speakers using online dictionaries and repeat the word several times.
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