How to Pronounce "semifinalists"
word
ˌsɛmaɪˈfaɪnəɫɪs/, /ˌsɛmaɪˈfaɪnəɫɪsts/, /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəɫɪs/, /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəɫɪsts
sem-eye-FY-nuh-list(s)
sˌɛmɪfˈaɪnəlˌɪsts
sem-ee-FY-nuhl-ist(s)
Definition
Semifinalists are the people or teams who have reached the semifinal stage in a competition, meaning they are among the last four competitors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɛmaɪˈfaɪnəɫɪs/, /ˌsɛmaɪˈfaɪnəɫɪsts/, /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəɫɪs/, /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəɫɪsts
British English
sˌɛmɪfˈaɪnəlˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sem-eye-FY-nuh-list(s)
UK
sem-ee-FY-nuhl-ist(s)
Listen in Context
They were shocked to be named as one of the semifinalists.
Four semifinalists will compete in the next round.
The judges announced the semifinalists yesterday.
All semifinalists will receive certificates.