How to pronounce serrated
Say it like SER-ay-tid. Serrated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of serrated
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-RAY-tid.
What does serrated mean?
- Notched or cut like a saw.“That knife has a serrated blade.”
- Having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections.“Maple leaves have serrated edges.”
- simple past and past participle of serrate How to pronounce serrate
Where does serrated come from?
Past participle of serrate.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying serrated
How do you pronounce serrated?
Say SER-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /səˈreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serrated?
Serrated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · ay · tid.
Is serrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /səˈreɪtɪd/ (suh-RAY-tid).