How to pronounce serendipitous
Say it like ser-un-DIP-ih-tus. Serendipitous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIP).
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US American/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/ser-un-DIP-ih-tus
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- ser
- un
- DIP
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serendipitous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does serendipitous mean?
adjective
- by serendipity; by unexpected good fortune
- good, beneficial, favorable“The weather was serendipitous for our vacation.”
Where does serendipitous come from?
From serendipity + -ous.
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Questions about saying serendipitous
How do you pronounce serendipitous?
Say ser-un-DIP-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serendipitous?
Serendipitous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIP). Broken into parts: ser · un · DIP · ih · tus.