Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce seizure
SEE-zher - two syllables; 'ei' says 'ee' and 'z' is 'zh'
US/ˈsi.ʒɚ/
siʒɚ
UK/ˈsiː.ʒəɹ/
siːʒəɹ
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Common mistake
The 'ei' is a long 'ee' - 'SEE-zher', not 'SAY-zher'.
What “seizure” means
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
The state of being seized or of having been taken.
In a sentence
- the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
- The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.
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