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How to pronounce “semi

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Pronunciation guide for semi

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of semi with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Two Among the Righteous Few: Story of Courage in the HolocaustHe's a semi-skilled laborer.
Definition summary
(UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, informal) A semi-detached house.

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How to pronounce semi

Two Among the Righteous Few: Story of Courage in the Holocaust

He's a semi-skilled laborer.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “semi

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, informal) A semi-detached house.
  • (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US) A semi-trailer; a tractor-trailer; an eighteen-wheeler; an artic.
  • (informal) A semifinal.
  • (slang) A partial erection of the penis.
  • (slang) A semiautomatic firearm.
  • (slang, finance) Semiconductor companies or positions in the stock market.
  • (colloquial, mining) An intermediate in the production of end-use goods.
  • [Adverb]
  • (informal) Somewhat; to some extent.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) to sow
  • [Adjective]
  • mid, mediocre, not bad, not good

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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