How to pronounce semitropical
Say it like sem-ee-TROP-ih-kul. Semitropical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROP).
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- sem
- ee
- TROP
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semitropical 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.
- TROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of semitropical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sem-ee-TROP-ih-kul.
What does semitropical mean?
- Intermediate between temperate and tropical.
Where does semitropical come from?
From semi- + tropical.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- subtropical
Questions about saying semitropical
How do you pronounce semitropical?
Say sem-ee-TROP-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈtrɑpɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈtrɒpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semitropical?
Semitropical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROP). Broken into parts: sem · ee · TROP · ih · kul.
Is semitropical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɛmiˈtrɒpɪkəl/ (sem-ee-TROP-ih-kul).