The spelling of the word "semiwater" is based on the pronunciation of its syllables. The first syllable "semi" is pronounced as /ˈsɛmi/ which represents the sounds "seh-mee" with the "e" pronounced as a short vowel. The second syllable "water" is pronounced as /ˈwɔtər/ which represents the sounds "waw-tuh" with the "a" pronounced as a short vowel. When pronounced together, it creates a compound word that means partially water or halfway water. Understanding the phonetic transcription can help with the accurate spelling and pronunciation of words.