To pronounce "semi-skilled", say SEM-isk-ill-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SEM-isk-ill-ed
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"semi-skilled" has 4 syllables: sem-isk-ill-ed.
adjective
“Semiskilled workers are cheaper than skilled workers but more productive than unskilled drudges.”
"Semi-skilled" has 4 syllables: sem · isk · ill · ed.
Semi-skilled: Requiring only minimal levels of training.
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