How to pronounce hemisphere
Say it like HEM-is-feer. Hemisphere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM).
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- HEM
- is
- feer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemisphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- feerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemisphere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEM-is-feer.
What does hemisphere mean?
- half of the terrestrial globe
- half of a sphere
- either half of the cerebrum
Questions about saying hemisphere
How do you pronounce hemisphere?
Say HEM-is-feer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪr/. In British English it is /ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemisphere?
Hemisphere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM). Broken into parts: HEM · is · feer.
Is hemisphere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪə/ (HEM-is-feer).