How to pronounce "seek"

seek

Sports & Recreation
American
/siːk/

Syllable Breakdown

seek

How natives say seek

British
/siːk/

Syllable Breakdown

seek

How natives say seek

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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.

Common Mistakes

  • pronouncing as 's eek' with a long vowel 'e:'.

  • saying 'seck' instead of 'seek'.

  • adding an extra vowel at the end, like 'seek-a'.

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the vowel long?

The 'ee' sound in 'seek' is held longer for clarity.

Is the 'k' in 'seek' silent?

No, the 'k' is pronounced clearly at the end.

Should my lips be spread or rounded?

The lips should be slightly spread for the 'ee' sound.

Definition

seek

To attempt to find or obtain something.

Word Family

seeker

/ˈsiːkər/

noun

Someone who seeks.

Example: He is a thrill seeker.

seeking

/ˈsiːkɪŋ/

verb

The act of looking for something.

Example: She is seeking a new job.

sought

/sɔːt/

verb

Past form of seek.

Example: They sought advice.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'seeker' has an extra syllable

- 'seek-er'.

'seeking' includes the ging sound

- 'seek-ing'.

'sought' has a different vowel sound and is shorter.

Pro Tips

Use a mirror

Practice saying 'seek' in front of a mirror to ensure your lips are positioned correctly.

Listen and repeat

Listen to native speakers using online dictionaries and repeat the word several times.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Seek

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/ədˈvɛntʃər/

amateur

/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/

appeal

/əˈpil/

appreciate

/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

athlete

/ˈæθ.liːt/

ball

/bɔl/

basin

/ˈbeɪ.sən/

basket

/ˈbæskɪt/

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