How to pronounce sempster
Say it like SEMP-ster. Sempster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEMP).
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US American/ˈsɛmpstər/SEMP-ster
UK British/ˈsɛmpstə/SEMP-stuh
- SEMP
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sempster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sempster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEMP-stuh.
What does sempster mean?
noun
- A seamster; a man employed to sew.
Questions about saying sempster
How do you pronounce sempster?
Say SEMP-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛmpstər/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmpstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sempster?
Sempster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEMP). Broken into parts: SEMP · ster.
Is sempster 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 /ˈsɛmpstə/ (SEMP-stuh).