How to pronounce semiautomatic
Say it like sem-ee-aw-tuh-MAT-ik. Semiautomatic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAT).
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- sem
- ee
- aw
- tuh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semiautomatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- semGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of semiautomatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sem-ee-aw-tuh-MAT-ik.
What does semiautomatic mean?
- Alternative spelling of semi-automatic.
- Alternative spelling of semi-automatic.
Where does semiautomatic come from?
From semi- + automatic.
Words that rhyme with semiautomatic
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Questions about saying semiautomatic
How do you pronounce semiautomatic?
Say sem-ee-aw-tuh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semiautomatic?
Semiautomatic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAT). Broken into parts: sem · ee · aw · tuh · MAT · ik.
Is semiautomatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɛmiˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ (sem-ee-aw-tuh-MAT-ik).