How to pronounce serpette
Say it like sur-PET. Serpette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET).
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- sur
- PET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serpette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of serpette
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-PET.
What does serpette mean?
- A pruning knife with a curved blade.
Where does serpette come from?
Borrowed from French serpette.
Words that rhyme with serpette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of serpette.
Questions about saying serpette
How do you pronounce serpette?
Say sur-PET. The American pronunciation is /sɝˈpɛt/. In British English it is /sɜːˈpɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serpette?
Serpette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET). Broken into parts: sur · PET.
Is serpette 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 /sɜːˈpɛt/ (sur-PET).