How to pronounce semtex
Say it like SEM-teks. Semtex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM).
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- SEM
- teks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semtex 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.
- teksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of semtex
American and British speakers say semtex in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛmtɛks/ in the US and /ˈsɛmtɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEM-teks.
What does semtex mean?
- A highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosive.
- To use semtex to destroy (something).
Where does semtex come from?
Genericized trademark Semtex, derived from the Czech name of the suburb of Pardubice where it was manufactured, Semtín, and ex(plosive).
Questions about saying semtex
How do you pronounce semtex?
Say SEM-teks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛmtɛks/. In British English it is /ˈsɛmtɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semtex?
Semtex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEM). Broken into parts: SEM · teks.
Do Americans and Brits say semtex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛmtɛks/ and the British form is /ˈsɛmtɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.