How to pronounce semimonastic
Say it like sem-ee-muh-NAS-tik. Semimonastic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAS).
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US American/ˌsɛmiməˈnæstɪk/sem-ee-muh-NAS-tik
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- sem
- ee
- muh
- NAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semimonastic 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does semimonastic mean?
adjective
- Having certain monastic aspects.“The Beghards lived in semimonastic communities, without taking formal vows.”
Where does semimonastic come from?
From semi- + monastic.
Words that rhyme with semimonastic
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Questions about saying semimonastic
How do you pronounce semimonastic?
Say sem-ee-muh-NAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiməˈnæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semimonastic?
Semimonastic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAS). Broken into parts: sem · ee · muh · NAS · tik.