How to pronounce semined
Say it like SEM-ind. Semined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- ind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semined 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.
- indKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of semined
American and British speakers say semined in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛmɪnd/ in the US and /ˈsɛmɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEM-ind.
What does semined mean?
- Thickly covered or sown, as if with seeds.
Where does semined come from?
As if from a verb *semine, ultimately from Latin sēminō (“to plant, sow”), from sēmen (“seed”, whence English semen) + -ō.
Questions about saying semined
How do you pronounce semined?
Say SEM-ind. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛmɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semined?
Semined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · ind.
Do Americans and Brits say semined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛmɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈsɛmɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.