Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semtex

/ˈsɛm.tɛks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.99 in modern English

Syllables
sem-tex
IPA
/ˈsɛm.tɛks/
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosive.

Uncountable

verb

To use semtex to destroy (something).

Colloquial; Transitive verb

Etymology

Genericized trademark Semtex, derived from the Czech name of the suburb of Pardubice where it was manufactured, Semtín, and ex(plosive).

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈsɛm.tɛks/

Usage

Inflected Forms

semtexes (present, singular) semtexing (participle, present) semtexed (participle, past) semtexed (past)

Questions

How do you pronounce semtex?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɛm.tɛks/.
What does semtex mean?
A highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosive.
Where does semtex come from?
Genericized trademark Semtex, derived from the Czech name of the suburb of Pardubice where it was manufactured, Semtín, and ex(plosive).

How to pronounce semtex

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “semtex”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈsɛm.tɛks/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “semtex”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “semtex” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.