How to pronounce semester
noun One of the main periods in a college year.
Written sound guide
suhMESter
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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01suhLighter beat
02MESStrongest beat
03terLighter beat
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“The new semester starts in August.”Your turn
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