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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sem
  • 4 letters
Syllables
sem-i: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SEM-i.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛmi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with semi

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide semi into syllables?

semi divides as sem-i. sem-i: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in semi?

Semi has 2 syllables (sem-i).

Which syllable is stressed in semi?

The stressed syllable in semi is sem. The 1st syllable is stressed: SEM-i.

How do you pronounce semi?

/ˈsɛmi/ in American English.