How to pronounce serenely
Say it like suh-REE-nuh-lee. Serenely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- suh
- REE
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serenely 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of serenely
American and British speakers say serenely in essentially the same way: /səˈrinəli/ in the US and /səˈriːnəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-REE-nuh-lee.
What does serenely mean?
- In a serene manner.
Where does serenely come from?
From serene + -ly.
Questions about saying serenely
How do you pronounce serenely?
Say suh-REE-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /səˈrinəli/. In British English it is /səˈriːnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serenely?
Serenely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: suh · REE · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say serenely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈrinəli/ and the British form is /səˈriːnəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.