How to pronounce semiquincentennial
Say it like sem-ee-kwin-sen-TEN-ee-ul. Semiquincentennial has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TEN).
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- sem
- ee
- kwin
- sen
- TEN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semiquincentennial 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.
- kwinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TENSay 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 semiquincentennial
American and British speakers say semiquincentennial in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmiˌkwɪnsɛnˈtɛniəl/ in the US and /ˌsɛmiˌkwɪnsɛnˈtɛniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-kwin-sen-TEN-ee-ul.
What does semiquincentennial mean?
- Of or relating to a 250th anniversary.
- A 250th anniversary.“The year 2026 will mark the semiquincentennial of the founding of the United States.”
Where does semiquincentennial come from?
From semi- (prefix meaning ‘half’) + quincentennial (“500th anniversary”).
Words that rhyme with semiquincentennial
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Questions about saying semiquincentennial
How do you pronounce semiquincentennial?
Say sem-ee-kwin-sen-TEN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˌkwɪnsɛnˈtɛniəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˌkwɪnsɛnˈtɛniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semiquincentennial?
Semiquincentennial has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TEN). Broken into parts: sem · ee · kwin · sen · TEN · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say semiquincentennial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmiˌkwɪnsɛnˈtɛniəl/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmiˌkwɪnsɛnˈtɛniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.