How many syllables in "semicolon"?

"semicolon" has 4 lettergrepen (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.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"semicolon": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:se·mi·co·lon

Hoofdklemtoon

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

Stress in "semicolon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛmikoʊlən⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈsɛmikoʊlən

Lettergrepense·mi·co·lon

Hoor in contextUK

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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

Toetsenbordbediening: ← Vorige, → Volgende, R Opnieuw • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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How many syllables in "semicolon"?: "semicolon" has 4 lettergrepen (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.