How to pronounce serein
Say it like suh-RAN. Serein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN).
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- suh
- RAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of serein
American and British speakers say serein in essentially the same way: /səˈræn/ in the US and /səˈreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-RAYN.
What does serein mean?
- Alternative form of serene (“light rainfall from a cloudless sky after sunset”).
Words that rhyme with serein
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of serein.
Words that sound like serein
Questions about saying serein
How do you pronounce serein?
Say suh-RAN. The American pronunciation is /səˈræn/. In British English it is /səˈreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serein?
Serein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAN). Broken into parts: suh · RAN.
Do Americans and Brits say serein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈræn/ and the British form is /səˈreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as serein?
Serein sounds the same as saran in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.