How to pronounce cementitious
Say it like sem-en-TISH-us. Cementitious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- sem
- en
- TISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cementitious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- semGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cementitious
American and British speakers say cementitious in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmɛnˈtɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌsɛmɛnˈtɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-en-TISH-us.
What does cementitious mean?
- Resembling or having some properties of cement; containing cement.
Where does cementitious come from?
By surface analysis, cement + -itious; compare Latin caementitius (“pertaining to quarry stones”) and compare cement.
Words that rhyme with cementitious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cementitious.
Questions about saying cementitious
How do you pronounce cementitious?
Say sem-en-TISH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmɛnˈtɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmɛnˈtɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cementitious?
Cementitious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: sem · en · TISH · us.
Do Americans and Brits say cementitious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmɛnˈtɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmɛnˈtɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.