How to pronounce hemispheric
Say it like hem-us-FIR-ik. Hemispheric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIR).
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- hem
- us
- FIR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemispheric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemispheric
American and British speakers say hemispheric in essentially the same way: /ˌhɛməsˈfɪrɪk/ in the US and /ˌhɛməsˈfɪrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: hem-us-FIR-ik.
What does hemispheric mean?
- Pertaining to or operating throughout a hemisphere.
- Having the shape of half a sphere.
Where does hemispheric come from?
From hemisphere + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hemispheric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hemispheric.
Questions about saying hemispheric
How do you pronounce hemispheric?
Say hem-us-FIR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛməsˈfɪrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɛməsˈfɪrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemispheric?
Hemispheric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIR). Broken into parts: hem · us · FIR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say hemispheric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɛməsˈfɪrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌhɛməsˈfɪrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.