How Do You Spell SEMIREPUBLICAN?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛmɪɹɪpˈʌblɪkən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "semirepublican" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is comprised of three syllables: "semi-" which is pronounced /ˈsɛmi/; "re-" which is pronounced /ri/; and "publican" which is pronounced /pəˈblɪkən/. When put together, the word is pronounced /ˌsɛmirɪˈpʌblɪkən/. The prefix "semi-" indicates partiality, while "re-" suggests repetition or reversal. The word "republican" refers to a form of government based on democratic principles. Thus, "semirepublican" implies a system that is partially democratic.
