How to pronounce semireligious
Say it like sem-ee-rih-LIJ-us. Semireligious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIJ).
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- sem
- ee
- rih
- LIJ
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semireligious 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of semireligious
American and British speakers say semireligious in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmirɪˈlɪdʒəs/ in the US and /ˌsɛmirɪˈlɪdʒəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-rih-LIJ-us.
What does semireligious mean?
- Somewhat religious.
Where does semireligious come from?
From semi- + religious.
Words that rhyme with semireligious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of semireligious.
Questions about saying semireligious
How do you pronounce semireligious?
Say sem-ee-rih-LIJ-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmirɪˈlɪdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmirɪˈlɪdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semireligious?
Semireligious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIJ). Broken into parts: sem · ee · rih · LIJ · us.
Do Americans and Brits say semireligious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmirɪˈlɪdʒəs/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmirɪˈlɪdʒəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.