semiconductor
/ˌsɛmɪkənˈdʌktər/
Syllables sem·i·con·duc·tor
Stress sem-i-con-DUC-tor
Phonics Breakdown
semi
/ˌsɛmɪ/
short i
con
/kən/
schwa
duct
/dʌkt/
short u
or
/ər/
er schwa
Meaning
a material that conducts electricity better than an insulator but worse than a conductor
Sound Reference
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semi=/ˈsɛmɪ/(semester) + con=/kən/(conduct) + duct=/dʌkt/(duct) + or=/ər/(actor)
Example
Semiconductor technology is essential for modern electronics.