How to Pronounce "semester"
word
/səˈmɛstɝ/
suh-MES-dur
/səmˈɛstɐ/
suh-MES-tuh
Definition
A semester is one of the two main periods of study in a school or university year. It usually lasts about half a year.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈmɛstɝ/
British English
/səmˈɛstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-MES-dur
UK
suh-MES-tuh
Listen in Context
My semester starts in September.
She has five classes this semester.
The semester ends next week.
I’m taking a lighter course load this semester so I can work part-time.