How many syllables in "semicolon"?

"semicolon" has 4 음절 (se - mi - co - lon).

How to divide "semicolon"?

"semicolon" divides into 4 parts: se · mi · co · lon.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (se... mi... co... lon) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"semicolon": 4 음절.

음절:se·mi·co·lon

제1강세

SE-mi-co-lon(se · mi · co · lon)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "semicolon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛmikoʊlən⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈsɛmikoʊlən

음절se·mi·co·lon

문맥 속에서 듣기UK

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oops I B semicolon J. Sorry, the semicolon and the j look too similar. So what is this? Let's just ask the j look too

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How many syllables in "semicolon"?: "semicolon" has 4 음절 (se - mi - co - lon).
How to divide "semicolon"?: "semicolon" divides into 4 parts: se · mi · co · lon.
Where is the stress in "semicolon"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "semicolon"?: Say each syllable slowly (se... mi... co... lon) and listen on SayItVid.