How to pronounce semifinished
Say it like sem-ee-FIN-isht. Semifinished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIN).
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- sem
- ee
- FIN
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semifinished 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.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of semifinished
American and British speakers say semifinished in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmiˈfɪnɪʃt/ in the US and /ˌsɛmiˈfɪnɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-FIN-isht.
What does semifinished mean?
- Partially finished.
Where does semifinished come from?
From semi- + finished.
Words that rhyme with semifinished
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Questions about saying semifinished
How do you pronounce semifinished?
Say sem-ee-FIN-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈfɪnɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈfɪnɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semifinished?
Semifinished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIN). Broken into parts: sem · ee · FIN · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say semifinished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmiˈfɪnɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmiˈfɪnɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.