How to Pronounce Semifinal

To pronounce "semifinal", say SEM-if-in-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

SEM-if-in-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “semifinal”

"semifinal" has 4 syllables: sem-if-in-al. It rhymes with vinyl and final, if that helps it stick.

What does semifinal mean?

noun

  1. A playoff in the round with only four players or teams left, the stage before the final.
  2. (general) A competition that narrows a field of contestants (semifinalists) to a set of finalists, for a subsequent final.

Synonyms

last foursemi

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Words that rhyme with semifinal

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vinylfinalvaginalspinalrhinalpolyvinylcrinaltrinalvinealclinalsinalvinal

Related words

semiquarterfinalfinalsboxfinalultimatedefinitiveeventual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "semifinal"?▾

"Semifinal" has 4 syllables: sem · if · in · al.

What does "semifinal" mean?▾

Semifinal: A playoff in the round with only four players or teams left, the stage before the final.

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