Learn How to Pronounce seychelles
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
seychelles
Definition:
(nou) a republic on the Seychelles islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1976 (nou) a group of about 90 islands in the western Indian Ocean to the north of Madagascar
Learn more about:seychelles
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: seychelles
Learn Individual Sounds
Break seychelles down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say seychelles in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say seychelles in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with seychelles.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of seychelles pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /seɪˈʃɛlz/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "seychelles" with a short "e" sound, like /ˈsɛʃɛlz/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "a" sound, as in /ˈseɪʃɛlz/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "ay" sound in the first syllable.
- Missing the "s" sound: A common mistake is dropping the initial "s," leading to a pronunciation like /eɪʃɛlz/. The correct form includes the "s," pronounced as /ˈseɪʃɛlz/. Tip: Always start with the "s" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing "ch": Some speakers may overemphasize the "ch" sound, saying /seɪˈtʃɛlz/. In reality, it should be a softer sound, /ˈseɪʃɛlz/. Tip: Keep the "ch" light and fluid, blending it smoothly.
- Confusing with similar words: People sometimes confuse "seychelles" with "shells," pronouncing it as /ˈʃɛlz/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈseɪʃɛlz/. Tip: Remember that "seychelles" starts with an "s" and has a distinct "ay" sound.