How to Pronounce "seizure"
word
/ˈsiʒɝ/
SEE-zhur
/sˈiːʒɐ/
SEE-zhuh
Definition
A sudden attack, especially of illness such as epilepsy, causing uncontrolled movements; also, the action of taking something by legal authority, like property or goods.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsiʒɝ/
British English
/sˈiːʒɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE-zhur
UK
SEE-zhuh
Listen in Context
The doctor helped the patient during a seizure.
The police ordered a seizure of illegal drugs.
She has not had a seizure in months.
He had a seizure at work, and his coworkers called an ambulance immediately.