To pronounce "semis", say SEM-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛmiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɛmiːz/
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"semis" has 2 syllables: sem-is. It rhymes with jemmies, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Semis" has 2 syllables: sem · is.
The IPA transcription of "semis" is /ˈsɛmiːz/.
Semis: A semi-detached house.
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