How to pronounce seminar

seminar

/ˈsemənɑːr/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.

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How do you pronounce seminar?

Seminar is pronounced /ˈsemənɑːr/ in American English.

How many syllables are in seminar?

Seminar has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in seminar?

The first syllable: /ˈsemənɑːr/.