How to Pronounce "semifinal"
word
ˌsɛmaɪˈfaɪnəɫ/, /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəɫ/, /ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəɫ
sem-eye-FY-nuhl
sˌɛmɪfˈaɪnəl
sem-ee-FY-nuhl
Definition
A round in a competition that comes just before the final, where the winners compete for a place in the last round.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɛmaɪˈfaɪnəɫ/, /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəɫ/, /ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəɫ
British English
sˌɛmɪfˈaɪnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sem-eye-FY-nuhl
UK
sem-ee-FY-nuhl
Listen in Context
Our team will play in the semifinal tomorrow.
There are four teams in the semifinal.
She was happy to reach the semifinal.
After a tough win, they advanced to the semifinal round.