How to pronounce semitrailer
Say it like sem-ee-TRAY-ler. Semitrailer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY).
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- sem
- ee
- TRAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semitrailer 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.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of semitrailer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sem-ee-TRAY-luh.
What does semitrailer mean?
- Alternative spelling of semi-trailer.
Words that rhyme with semitrailer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of semitrailer.
Questions about saying semitrailer
How do you pronounce semitrailer?
Say sem-ee-TRAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈtreɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈtreɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semitrailer?
Semitrailer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY). Broken into parts: sem · ee · TRAY · ler.
Is semitrailer 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 /ˌsɛmiˈtreɪlə/ (sem-ee-TRAY-luh).