How to pronounce semifinalist
Say it like sem-ee-FY-nuh-list. Semifinalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- sem
- ee
- FY
- nuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semifinalist 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of semifinalist
American and British speakers say semifinalist in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪst/ in the US and /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-FY-nuh-list.
What does semifinalist mean?
- A person who competes in the semifinals, the winner of which goes on to compete in the finals.
Where does semifinalist come from?
From semi- + finalist or semifinal + -ist.
Questions about saying semifinalist
How do you pronounce semifinalist?
Say sem-ee-FY-nuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semifinalist?
Semifinalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: sem · ee · FY · nuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say semifinalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.