Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does shemite mean?
A Semite, especially a descendant of the Biblical Shem.
Where does shemite come from?
From Shem + -ite.

How to pronounce shemite

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