How to pronounce serene
Say it like suh-REEN. Serene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN).
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- suh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serene 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.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of serene
American and British speakers say serene in essentially the same way: /səˈrin/ in the US and /səˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-REEN.
What does serene mean?
- Calm, peaceful, unruffled.“She looked at her students with joviality and a serene mentality.”
- Without worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.
- Used as part of certain titles, originally to indicate sovereignty or independence.“Her Serene Highness”
- To make serene.
- Serenity; clearness; calmness.
Where does serene come from?
From Middle English, borrowed from Latin serēnus (“clear, cloudless, untroubled”).
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Words that rhyme with serene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of serene.
Questions about saying serene
How do you pronounce serene?
Say suh-REEN. The American pronunciation is /səˈrin/. In British English it is /səˈriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serene?
Serene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN). Broken into parts: suh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say serene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈrin/ and the British form is /səˈriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.