To pronounce "semi-permanent", say SEM-ip-erm-an-ent — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SEM-ip-erm-an-ent
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"semi-permanent" has 5 syllables: sem-ip-erm-an-ent.
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"Semi-permanent" has 5 syllables: sem · ip · erm · an · ent.
Semi-permanent: Neither temporary nor entirely permanent; of indefinite duration.
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