How to pronounce seminarial
Say it like sem-uh-NER-ee-ul. Seminarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- sem
- uh
- NER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seminarial 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of seminarial
American and British speakers say seminarial in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛməˈnɛriəl/ in the US and /ˌsɛmɪˈnɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ih-NAIR-ree-ul.
What does seminarial mean?
- Relating to a seminary (in various senses).
Words that rhyme with seminarial
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Questions about saying seminarial
How do you pronounce seminarial?
Say sem-uh-NER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛməˈnɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmɪˈnɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seminarial?
Seminarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: sem · uh · NER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say seminarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛməˈnɛriəl/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmɪˈnɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.