How to Pronounce Semivowel

To pronounce "semivowel", say SEM-iv-ow-el — 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-iv-ow-el

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💡 Tip for remembering “semivowel”

"semivowel" has 4 syllables: sem-iv-ow-el.

What does semivowel mean?

noun

  1. A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.
  2. A letter which represents a semivowel sound, such as w or y in English.

Synonyms

glidesemiconsonant

Related words

glidebilabialsemi-vowelsemiconsonantsemisyllablesonantshorthalf-long

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "semivowel"?▾

"Semivowel" has 4 syllables: sem · iv · ow · el.

What does "semivowel" mean?▾

Semivowel: A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.

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