How to pronounce semple
Say it like SEM-pul. Semple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semple 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of semple
American and British speakers say semple in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛmpəl/ in the US and /ˈsɛmpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEM-pul.
What does semple mean?
- simple; low-born; of mean birth.
- Alternative form of simple (“part of a drawloom”)
Words that rhyme with semple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of semple.
Questions about saying semple
How do you pronounce semple?
Say SEM-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛmpəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semple?
Semple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say semple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛmpəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɛmpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.