To pronounce "semicolon", say SEM-ic-ol-on — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
semicolon
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SEM-ic-ol-on
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"semicolon" has 4 syllables: sem-ic-ol-on.
"Semicolon" has 4 syllables: sem · ic · ol · on.
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