semi
SE-mee
semee
/ˈsɛmi/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “semi” is spelled “semee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | s | e | m | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /s/ | /ɛ/ | /m/ | /i/ |
English writes “semi” with
4 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“semee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “semi”
mearmyjimmymommyamyenemytommygimmemiamisammy
“semi” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “semi”?
“semi” is pronounced SE-mee — IPA /ˈsɛmi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “semee”.
How many syllables are in “semi”?
“semi” has 2 syllables: SE-mee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).