How many syllables in semester?
Syllables in semester
3
se·mes·ter
Semester has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say semester
| Pronunciation | /səˈmɛstɚ/ 3 syllables, se-MES-ter · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say semester slowly and listen for each vowel sound: se, mes, ter. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with semester
- investor
- ancestor
- tester
- polyester
- protester
- trimester
- ester
- jester
- fester
- molester
- pester
- sequester
- wester
- requester
- digester
- nester
Questions
- How many syllables are in semester?
- Semester has three syllables.
- How do you divide semester into syllables?
- Semester divides as se-mes-ter.
- Which syllable is stressed in semester?
- The second syllable (se-MES-ter).