How to pronounce semplice
Say it like SEM-plih-chay. Semplice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- plih
- chay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semplice 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.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of semplice
American and British speakers say semplice in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛmplɪtʃeɪ/ in the US and /ˈsɛmplɪtʃeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEM-plih-chay.
What does semplice mean?
- (To be played) simply, without embellishments.
Where does semplice come from?
Borrowed from Italian semplice.
Questions about saying semplice
How do you pronounce semplice?
Say SEM-plih-chay. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛmplɪtʃeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmplɪtʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semplice?
Semplice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · plih · chay.
Do Americans and Brits say semplice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛmplɪtʃeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛmplɪtʃeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.