How to pronounce serials
Say it like SIR-ee-ulz. Serials has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- ee
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serials pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of serials
American and British speakers say serials in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪriəlz/ in the US and /ˈsɪriəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-ee-ulz.
What does serials mean?
- plural of serial How to pronounce serial
Questions about saying serials
How do you pronounce serials?
Say SIR-ee-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪriəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪriəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serials?
Serials has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · ee · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say serials the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪriəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪriəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.