How to pronounce semipermeable
Say it like sem-ee-PUR-mee-uh-bul. Semipermeable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUR).
- sem
- ee
- PUR
- mee
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semipermeable 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.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of semipermeable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sem-ee-PUR-mee-uh-bul.
What does semipermeable mean?
- Permeable to some things and not to others, as a cell membrane which allows some molecules through but blocks other substances.
Where does semipermeable come from?
From semi- + permeable.
Words that rhyme with semipermeable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of semipermeable.
Questions about saying semipermeable
How do you pronounce semipermeable?
Say sem-ee-PUR-mee-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈpɝmiəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈpɜːmiəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semipermeable?
Semipermeable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUR). Broken into parts: sem · ee · PUR · mee · uh · bul.
Is semipermeable 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 /ˌsɛmiˈpɜːmiəbəl/ (sem-ee-PUR-mee-uh-bul).