How to pronounce seriema
Say it like ser-ih-EE-muh. Seriema has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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US American/sɛrɪˈimə/ser-ih-EE-muh
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- ser
- ih
- EE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seriema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does seriema mean?
noun
- Either of two species of bird in the family Cariamidae within the order Cariamiformes, endemic to South America.
Where does seriema come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese seriema, from Old Tupi seriema.
Words that rhyme with seriema
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Questions about saying seriema
How do you pronounce seriema?
Say ser-ih-EE-muh. The American pronunciation is /sɛrɪˈimə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seriema?
Seriema has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: ser · ih · EE · muh.