How Do You Spell SEMIIMUTE?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛmɪɪmjˈuːt] (IPA) 
The word "semiimute" may seem like a tongue-twister, but its spelling can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "semi" is pronounced as /ˈsɛmi/, meaning "half" or "partly." The second syllable "i" is pronounced as /i/, which has a short vowel sound. The last syllable "mute" is pronounced as /mjut/, meaning to be silent or uncommunicative. Together, the word semiimute means to be partially silent or unresponsive.
