How to Pronounce Semi-automatic

To pronounce "semi-automatic", say SEM-iaut-om-at-ic — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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14

Letters

SEM-iaut-om-at-ic

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"semi-automatic" has 5 syllables: sem-iaut-om-at-ic.

What does semi-automatic mean?

noun

  1. A semi-automatic firearm, especially such a pistol.
  2. A semi-automatic transmission

adjective

  1. Partially automatic.
  2. Of a firearm that automatically ejects a shell and loads the next one, but requires the trigger to be squeezed for each shot; autoloading.

Related words

self-loadingsemijacketedsemifunctionalsemi-completesemiselectivesemiclosedsemiopaquesemianalytical

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How many syllables are in "semi-automatic"?▾

"Semi-automatic" has 5 syllables: sem · iaut · om · at · ic.

What does "semi-automatic" mean?▾

Semi-automatic: A semi-automatic firearm, especially such a pistol.

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