How to pronounce semester

Say it like this: /sɪˈmɛstɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/sɪˈmɛstə/

What does semester mean?

nounHalf of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.

“I will graduate at the end of the spring semester.”

A period or term of six months.

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