How to Pronounce "cemetery"
word
/ˈsɛməˌtɛɹi/
SE-muh-tair-ee
/sˈɛmɪtəɹi/
SE-muh-tree
Definition
A cemetery is a place where dead people are buried. It is usually a quiet area with graves, tombstones, and paths for visitors.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛməˌtɛɹi/
British English
/sˈɛmɪtəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SE-muh-tair-ee
UK
SE-muh-tree
Listen in Context
The cemetery is behind the church.
They walked quietly through the cemetery.
My grandparents are buried in that cemetery.
We stopped by the cemetery to leave flowers for my aunt.