How to pronounce semantic
Say it like sih-MAN-tik. Semantic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- sih
- MAN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semantic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of semantic
American and British speakers say semantic in essentially the same way: /sɪˈmæntɪk/ in the US and /sɪˈmæntɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-MAN-tik.
What does semantic mean?
- Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words.
- Reflecting intended structure and meaning.
- Petty or trivial; (of a person or statement) quibbling, niggling.
- In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its meaning; contrasted with phonetic.
Words that rhyme with semantic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of semantic.
Questions about saying semantic
How do you pronounce semantic?
Say sih-MAN-tik. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈmæntɪk/. In British English it is /sɪˈmæntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semantic?
Semantic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: sih · MAN · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say semantic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈmæntɪk/ and the British form is /sɪˈmæntɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.