How to Pronounce "plant a seed"
expression
PLANT uh SEED
plant uh SEED
Definition
To put a seed into the ground so that a plant will grow. Figuratively, it also means to start an idea, plan, or feeling that may grow or develop over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫænt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsid
British English
plˈænt/ /æɪ/ /sˈiːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLANT uh SEED
UK
plant uh SEED
Listen in Context
You need to plant a seed in the soil to grow a flower.
The teacher hoped to plant a seed of curiosity in her students.
Let's plant a seed and watch it grow together.
She tried to plant a seed of confidence in her shy friend.