How to pronounce semiconductor
Say it like sem-ee-kun-DUHK-ter. Semiconductor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DUHK).
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- sem
- ee
- kun
- DUHK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semiconductor 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of semiconductor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sem-ih-kun-DUHK-tuh.
What does semiconductor mean?
- a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities
- a conductor made with semiconducting material
Where does semiconductor come from?
From semi- + conductor.
Words that rhyme with semiconductor
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Questions about saying semiconductor
How do you pronounce semiconductor?
Say sem-ee-kun-DUHK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmɪkənˈdʌktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semiconductor?
Semiconductor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DUHK). Broken into parts: sem · ee · kun · DUHK · ter.
Is semiconductor 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 /ˌsɛmɪkənˈdʌktə/ (sem-ih-kun-DUHK-tuh).