How to Pronounce "seances"
word
ˈseɪɑns
SAY-ahn-siz
ˈseɪ.ɒnsɪz
SAY-on-siz
Definition
Meetings where people try to communicate with spirits, usually through a medium. Often held to talk to the dead.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪɑns
British English
ˈseɪ.ɒnsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY-ahn-siz
UK
SAY-on-siz
Listen in Context
They held several seances in the old house.
Some people believe seances can contact the dead.
The group organized weekly seances.
Growing up, my grandmother used to tell stories about secret seances.