Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semi-permanently

/sɛmiˈpɜːmənəntli/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables: semi-per-ma-nent-ly
IPA: /sɛmiˈpɜːmənəntli/

24

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Alternative form of semipermanently.

Example Sentences

"Normally each semi-permanently coupled four-car unit will be made up with consequently numbered driving cars at each end and two intermediate trailer cars, [...]"

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /sɛmiˈpɜːmənəntli/

Questions

How do you pronounce semi-permanently?: The recorded pronunciation is /sɛmiˈpɜːmənəntli/.
What does semi-permanently mean?: Alternative form of semipermanently.

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