How to pronounce semblant
Say it like SEM-blunt. Semblant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- blunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semblant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bluntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of semblant
American and British speakers say semblant in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛmblənt/ in the US and /ˈsɛmblənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEM-blunt.
What does semblant mean?
- Seeming, rather than real; apparent.
Where does semblant come from?
Borrowed from French semblant.
Questions about saying semblant
How do you pronounce semblant?
Say SEM-blunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛmblənt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmblənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semblant?
Semblant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · blunt.
Do Americans and Brits say semblant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛmblənt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛmblənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.