How to pronounce semicylindrical
Say it like sem-ee-suh-LIN-drih-kul. Semicylindrical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIN).
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- sem
- ee
- suh
- LIN
- drih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semicylindrical 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- drihKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of semicylindrical
American and British speakers say semicylindrical in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmisəˈlɪndrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌsɛmisəˈlɪndrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-suh-LIN-drih-kul.
What does semicylindrical mean?
- Having the shape of a semicylinder.
- Of a leaf: elongated, flat on one side and round on the other.
Where does semicylindrical come from?
From semi- + cylindrical.
Questions about saying semicylindrical
How do you pronounce semicylindrical?
Say sem-ee-suh-LIN-drih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmisəˈlɪndrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmisəˈlɪndrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semicylindrical?
Semicylindrical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIN). Broken into parts: sem · ee · suh · LIN · drih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say semicylindrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmisəˈlɪndrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmisəˈlɪndrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.