How to Pronounce Semi-trailer

To pronounce "semi-trailer", say SEM-itr-ail-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

SEM-itr-ail-er

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"semi-trailer" has 4 syllables: sem-itr-ail-er.

What does semi-trailer mean?

noun

  1. A trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end, designed to be pulled via a pivoting arrangement which also partially supports its weight.
  2. A tractor-trailer or big rig: a semi-trailer plus the truck or tractor pulling it.

Synonyms

18-wheelerarticarticulated lorrybig rigjuggernautsemisemi-trailer trucktractor-trailer

Related words

tractor-trailertrucktowlinesemitrailerunitarticulated

Frequently asked questions

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

"Semi-trailer" has 4 syllables: sem · itr · ail · er.

What does "semi-trailer" mean?▾

Semi-trailer: A trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end, designed to be pulled via a pivoting arrangement which also partially supports its weight.

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