To pronounce "semi-vowel", say SEM-iv-ow-el — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
semi-vowel
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SEM-iv-ow-el
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"semi-vowel" has 4 syllables: sem-iv-ow-el.
"Semi-vowel" has 4 syllables: sem · iv · ow · el.
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