To pronounce "seminary", say SEM-in-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"seminary" has 3 syllables: sem-in-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Seminary" has 3 syllables: sem · in · ary.
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