How to pronounce semidrying
Say it like sem-ee-DRY-ing. Semidrying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRY).
- sem
- ee
- DRY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semidrying 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.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of semidrying
American and British speakers say semidrying in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmiˈdraɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌsɛmiˈdraɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-DRY-ing.
What does semidrying mean?
- That dries to a sticky film on exposure to air, without drying completely.
Where does semidrying come from?
From semi- + drying.
Words that rhyme with semidrying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of semidrying.
Questions about saying semidrying
How do you pronounce semidrying?
Say sem-ee-DRY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈdraɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈdraɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semidrying?
Semidrying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DRY). Broken into parts: sem · ee · DRY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say semidrying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmiˈdraɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmiˈdraɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.