How to Pronounce "seine"
word
ˈseɪn
SAYN
sˈeɪn
SAYN
Definition
A seine is a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, usually with weights at the bottom and floats at the top, used to encircle and catch fish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪn
British English
sˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAYN
UK
SAYN
Listen in Context
The fishermen used a seine to catch a large number of fish.
A seine has floats on top and weights at the bottom.
They learned how to throw a seine in the fishing class.
Local crews go out at night and spread a seine across the bay.