How to pronounce semelparous
Say it like SEM-ul-puh-rus. Semelparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- ul
- puh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semelparous 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of semelparous
American and British speakers say semelparous in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛməlpərəs/ in the US and /ˈsɛməlpərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEM-ul-puh-rus.
What does semelparous mean?
- Reproducing only once in a lifetime.
Where does semelparous come from?
From Latin semel (“once, a single time”) + pariō (“give birth, produce, bring forth”).
Questions about saying semelparous
How do you pronounce semelparous?
Say SEM-ul-puh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛməlpərəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛməlpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semelparous?
Semelparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · ul · puh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say semelparous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛməlpərəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛməlpərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.