How to pronounce semesters
Say it like suh-MES-terz. Semesters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- suh
- MES
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semesters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of semesters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-MES-tuz.
What does semesters mean?
- plural of semester How to pronounce semester
Questions about saying semesters
How do you pronounce semesters?
Say suh-MES-terz. The American pronunciation is /səˈmɛstɚz/. In British English it is /səˈmɛstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semesters?
Semesters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: suh · MES · terz.
Is semesters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈmɛstəz/ (suh-MES-tuz).