How to pronounce semiprecious
Say it like sem-ee-PRESH-us. Semiprecious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRESH).
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- sem
- ee
- PRESH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semiprecious 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.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of semiprecious
American and British speakers say semiprecious in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmiˈprɛʃəs/ in the US and /ˌsɛmiˈprɛʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-PRESH-us.
What does semiprecious mean?
- Alternative form of semi-precious.
Questions about saying semiprecious
How do you pronounce semiprecious?
Say sem-ee-PRESH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈprɛʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈprɛʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semiprecious?
Semiprecious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRESH). Broken into parts: sem · ee · PRESH · us.
Do Americans and Brits say semiprecious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmiˈprɛʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmiˈprɛʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.