How to pronounce semis
Say it like SEM-eyez. Semis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semis 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.
- eyezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of semis
American and British speakers say semis in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛmaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɛmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEM-eyez.
What does semis mean?
- plural of semi How to pronounce semi
Questions about saying semis
How do you pronounce semis?
Say SEM-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semis?
Semis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · eyez.
Do Americans and Brits say semis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛmaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.