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.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsimən/
British English
/sˈiːmən/
Simplified Pronunciation
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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.