How to pronounce semasiology
Say it like sih-may-see-OL-uh-jee. Semasiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- sih
- may
- see
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semasiology 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.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of semasiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: see-may-sih-OL-uh-jih.
What does semasiology mean?
- Semantics; a discipline within linguistics concerned with the meaning of a word independent of its phonetic expression.
Words that rhyme with semasiology
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Questions about saying semasiology
How do you pronounce semasiology?
Say sih-may-see-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /sɪmeɪsiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌsiːmeɪsɪˈɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semasiology?
Semasiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: sih · may · see · OL · uh · jee.
Is semasiology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsiːmeɪsɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ (see-may-sih-OL-uh-jih).