How to pronounce serow
Say it like suh-ROH. Serow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- suh
- ROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serow 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of serow
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SER-oh.
What does serow mean?
- Any of several species of Asian ungulates of the genus Capricornis.
Where does serow come from?
From Lepcha ᰠᰶᰛᰨ (să-ro, “long-haired Tibetan goat”).
Words that rhyme with serow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of serow.
Questions about saying serow
How do you pronounce serow?
Say suh-ROH. The American pronunciation is /səˈroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serow?
Serow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: suh · ROH.
Is serow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsɛrəʊ/ (SER-oh).