How to pronounce seminar
Say it like SEM-uh-nar. Seminar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- uh
- nar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seminar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- narGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of seminar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEM-ih-nah.
What does seminar mean?
- any meeting for an exchange of ideas
- a course offered for a small group of advanced students
Where does seminar come from?
From German Seminar, from Latin sēminārium, from sēmen (“seed”).
Questions about saying seminar
How do you pronounce seminar?
Say SEM-uh-nar. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛməˌnɑr/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmɪˌnɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seminar?
Seminar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · uh · nar.
Is seminar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛmɪˌnɑː/ (SEM-ih-nah).