How to Pronounce "seal"
word
/ˈsiɫ/
seel
/sˈiːl/
seel
Definition
A seal can be an official mark used to close or certify something, or a sea animal with a smooth body and flippers. As a verb, it also means to close something tightly so air, water, or liquid cannot get in or out.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsiɫ/
British English
/sˈiːl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
seel
UK
seel
Listen in Context
Please seal the envelope before you mail it.
We saw a seal at the zoo.
The jar has a tight seal.
A handshake used to seal the deal.