How to pronounce semigloss
Say it like sem-ee-GLOS. Semigloss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- sem
- ee
- GLOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semigloss 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.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of semigloss
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sem-ee-GLOS.
What does semigloss mean?
- Slightly shiny, between matte (or flat) and gloss.“semigloss paint”
- A slightly glossy paint.
Where does semigloss come from?
From semi- + gloss.
Words that rhyme with semigloss
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Questions about saying semigloss
How do you pronounce semigloss?
Say sem-ee-GLOS. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈɡlɑs/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈɡlɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semigloss?
Semigloss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: sem · ee · GLOS.
Is semigloss pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɛmiˈɡlɒs/ (sem-ee-GLOS).