How to pronounce serous
Say it like SEE-uh-rus. Serous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce serous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of serous
American and British speakers say serous in essentially the same way: /ˈsiərəs/ in the US and /ˈsiːərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-uh-rus.
What does serous mean?
- Containing, secreting, or resembling serum; watery; a fluid or discharge that is pale yellow and transparent, usually representing something of a benign nature. (This contrasts with sanguine, which means blood-tinged and usually harmful.)
Where does serous come from?
From French séreux, from Latin serosus, from serum.
Questions about saying serous
How do you pronounce serous?
Say SEE-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiərəs/. In British English it is /ˈsiːərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serous?
Serous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say serous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiərəs/ and the British form is /ˈsiːərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.