How to pronounce serpents
Say it like SUR-punts. Serpents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝpənts/SUR-punts
UK British/ˈsɜːpənts/SUR-punts
- SUR
- punts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serpents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- puntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of serpents
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-punts.
What does serpents mean?
noun
- plural of serpent How to pronounce serpent
- third-person singular simple present indicative of serpent How to pronounce serpent
Questions about saying serpents
How do you pronounce serpents?
Say SUR-punts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝpənts/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːpənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serpents?
Serpents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · punts.
Is serpents pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːpənts/ (SUR-punts).