How to pronounce sempiternity
Say it like sem-pih-TUR-nuh-tee. Sempiternity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- sem
- pih
- TUR
- nuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sempiternity 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sempiternity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sem-pih-TUR-nuh-tee.
What does sempiternity mean?
- Existence within time but infinitely into the future, as opposed to eternity, understood as existence outside time.
- Eternity; a seemingly everlasting period of time.
Where does sempiternity come from?
From sempitern(al) + -ity, from Latin sempiternitas.
Words that rhyme with sempiternity
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Questions about saying sempiternity
How do you pronounce sempiternity?
Say sem-pih-TUR-nuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmpɪˈtɝnəti/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmpɪˈtɜːnəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sempiternity?
Sempiternity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: sem · pih · TUR · nuh · tee.
Is sempiternity 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 /ˌsɛmpɪˈtɜːnəti/ (sem-pih-TUR-nuh-tee).