How to pronounce semiclassical
Say it like sem-ee-KLAS-ih-kul. Semiclassical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAS).
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US American/ˌsɛmiˈklæsɪkəl/sem-ee-KLAS-ih-kul
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- sem
- ee
- KLAS
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semiclassical 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.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does semiclassical mean?
adjective
- That is classical but has broad, popular appeal.
- Of, pertaining to, or being a theory that describes a physical system by dividing it into two parts, one described by classical physics and the other by either relativistic or quantum mechanical physics.
Where does semiclassical come from?
From semi- + classical.
Words that rhyme with semiclassical
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Questions about saying semiclassical
How do you pronounce semiclassical?
Say sem-ee-KLAS-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈklæsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semiclassical?
Semiclassical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAS). Broken into parts: sem · ee · KLAS · ih · kul.