How to pronounce Sema
Say it like SEE-muh. Sema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sema
American and British speakers say Sema in essentially the same way: /ˈsimə/ in the US and /ˈsiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-muh.
What does Sema mean?
- A member of a Sümi-speaking Naga people.
Words that rhyme with Sema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sema.
Words that sound like Sema
Questions about saying Sema
How do you pronounce Sema?
Say SEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimə/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sema?
Sema has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say Sema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsimə/ and the British form is /ˈsiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Sema?
Sema sounds the same as sima in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.