How to pronounce serrefine
Say it like sair-FEEN. Serrefine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEEN).
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- sair
- FEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serrefine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of serrefine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sair-FEEN.
What does serrefine mean?
- Small forceps used for clamping an artery.
Where does serrefine come from?
From French serre fine (“small clamp”), from serre (“clamp”) and fine, feminine form of fin (“thin, fine”).
Words that rhyme with serrefine
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Questions about saying serrefine
How do you pronounce serrefine?
Say sair-FEEN. The American pronunciation is /sɛrˈfin/. In British English it is /sɛəˈfiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serrefine?
Serrefine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEEN). Broken into parts: sair · FEEN.
Is serrefine 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 /sɛəˈfiːn/ (sair-FEEN).