How to pronounce cemetery
Say it like SEM-uh-ter-ee. Cemetery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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US American/ˈsɛməˌtɛri/SEM-uh-ter-ee
UK British/ˈsɛmətri/SEM-uh-tree
- SEM
- uh
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cemetery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cemetery
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: SEM-uh-tree.
What does cemetery mean?
noun
- a tract of land used for burials
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cemetery
How do you pronounce cemetery?
Say SEM-uh-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛməˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cemetery?
Cemetery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · uh · ter · ee.
Is cemetery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsɛmətri/ (SEM-uh-tree).