How to pronounce semifinalists
Say it like sem-ee-FY-nuh-lists. Semifinalists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- sem
- ee
- FY
- nuh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semifinalists 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.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of semifinalists
American and British speakers say semifinalists in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪsts/ in the US and /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-FY-nuh-lists.
What does semifinalists mean?
- plural of semifinalist How to pronounce semifinalist
Questions about saying semifinalists
How do you pronounce semifinalists?
Say sem-ee-FY-nuh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semifinalists?
Semifinalists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: sem · ee · FY · nuh · lists.
Do Americans and Brits say semifinalists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪsts/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəlɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.