How to pronounce serendipity
Say it like ser-un-DIP-ih-tee. Serendipity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIP).
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- ser
- un
- DIP
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serendipity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of serendipity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ser-un-DIP-ih-tee.
What does serendipity mean?
- The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.
- An unsought, unintended or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery or learning experience that occurs by accident.
- The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Where does serendipity come from?
From Serendip (“variant of Serendib: Ceylon, Sri Lanka”) + -ity.
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Questions about saying serendipity
How do you pronounce serendipity?
Say ser-un-DIP-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serendipity?
Serendipity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIP). Broken into parts: ser · un · DIP · ih · tee.
Is serendipity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/ (ser-un-DIP-ih-tee).