How to Pronounce "semi"
word
/ˈsɛmaɪ/
SE-my
/sˈɛmi/
SE-mee
Definition
'Semi' can mean a large truck with a trailer (especially in the US), or it can be a prefix meaning 'half' or 'partly' (as in 'semicircle').
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛmaɪ/
British English
/sˈɛmi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SE-my
UK
SE-mee
Listen in Context
A semi drove past our house last night.
The shape is a semicircle.
He reached the semi-final of the tournament.
Be careful driving near semis on the highway.