How to pronounce sempre
Say it like SEM-pray. Sempre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- pray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sempre 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.
- prayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sempre
American and British speakers say sempre in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛmˌpreɪ/ in the US and /ˈsɛmˌpreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEM-pray.
What does sempre mean?
- always, still; maintaining the same style
Where does sempre come from?
Borrowed from Italian sempre (“always, still”).
Questions about saying sempre
How do you pronounce sempre?
Say SEM-pray. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛmˌpreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmˌpreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sempre?
Sempre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · pray.
Do Americans and Brits say sempre the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛmˌpreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛmˌpreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.