To pronounce "semiformal", say SEM-if-orm-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
semiformal
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SEM-if-orm-al
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"semiformal" has 4 syllables: sem-if-orm-al. It rhymes with semi-formal, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: semi-formal — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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"Semiformal" has 4 syllables: sem · if · orm · al.
Semiformal: Somewhat formal.
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