How to Pronounce "semen"

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/ˈsimən/

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/sˈiːmən/

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Definition

The thick, whitish fluid produced by male animals, including humans, that contains sperm and is released during ejaculation.

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/ˈsimən/

British English

/sˈiːmən/

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Semen contains sperm cells needed for reproduction.

Doctors can examine semen to check for fertility issues.

Male animals also produce semen during mating.

The lab needed a semen sample for the test.