How to Pronounce Semi

To pronounce "semi", say SEM-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈsɛmi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “semi”

"semi" has 2 syllables: sem-i. It rhymes with jemmy and hemi-, if that helps it stick.

What does semi mean?

noun

  1. A semi-detached house.
  2. A semitrailer; a tractor-trailer; an eighteen-wheeler; an artic.

Words that rhyme with semi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jemmyhemi-demi-gemmyphlegmygemmaestemmychemichemi-emmiclemmychemie

Related words

semitrailerfractionalsimilarsemifinalparamilitarylorrytractor-trailer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "semi"?▾

"Semi" has 2 syllables: sem · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "semi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "semi" is /ˈsɛmi/.

What does "semi" mean?▾

Semi: A semi-detached house.

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