How to pronounce serotinal
Say it like suh-RAH-tih-nul. Serotinal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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- suh
- RAH
- tih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serotinal 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.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of serotinal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-ROT-ih-nul.
What does serotinal mean?
- Synonym of serotine (“developing at a later time or later in a season, especially than is customary with allied species; specifically (botany), of a plant: flowering late in a season”).
- Occurring in or pertaining to late summer.
Where does serotinal come from?
From serotine + -al (suffix forming adjectives).
Questions about saying serotinal
How do you pronounce serotinal?
Say suh-RAH-tih-nul. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɑtɪnəl/. In British English it is /sɪˈrɒtɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serotinal?
Serotinal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: suh · RAH · tih · nul.
Is serotinal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪˈrɒtɪnəl/ (sih-ROT-ih-nul).