How to pronounce semiconductors
Say it like sem-ee-kun-DUHK-terz. Semiconductors has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DUHK).
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- sem
- ee
- kun
- DUHK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semiconductors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of semiconductors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sem-ee-kun-DUHK-tuz.
What does semiconductors mean?
- plural of semiconductor How to pronounce semiconductor
Questions about saying semiconductors
How do you pronounce semiconductors?
Say sem-ee-kun-DUHK-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktɚz/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semiconductors?
Semiconductors has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DUHK). Broken into parts: sem · ee · kun · DUHK · terz.
Is semiconductors 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 /ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktəz/ (sem-ee-kun-DUHK-tuz).