How to pronounce semordnilap
Say it like suh-MORD-nih-lap. Semordnilap has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MORD).
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- suh
- MORD
- nih
- lap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semordnilap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of semordnilap
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-MAWD-nih-lap.
What does semordnilap mean?
- A word, phrase, or sentence that has the property of forming another word, phrase, or sentence when its letters are reversed. A semordnilap differs from a palindrome in that the word or phrase resulting from the reversal is different from the original word or phrase.
Where does semordnilap come from?
A reverse spelling of palindromes.
Questions about saying semordnilap
How do you pronounce semordnilap?
Say suh-MORD-nih-lap. The American pronunciation is /səˈmɔrdnɪlæp/. In British English it is /səˈmɔːdnɪlæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semordnilap?
Semordnilap has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MORD). Broken into parts: suh · MORD · nih · lap.
Is semordnilap 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 /səˈmɔːdnɪlæp/ (suh-MAWD-nih-lap).