How to Pronounce "semesters"
word
səˈmɛstɝz
suh-MES-terz
səmˈɛstəz
suh-MES-tuhz
Definition
Semesters are periods of about six months into which a school or university year is divided. Students usually take a set of classes each semester.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈmɛstɝz
British English
səmˈɛstəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-MES-terz
UK
suh-MES-tuhz
Listen in Context
There are two semesters in a school year.
My grades were better last semester than this one.
We register for new classes each semester.
Some students take summer classes between semesters to finish faster.