How to pronounce serrous
Say it like SER-us. Serrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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US American/ˈsɛrəs/SER-us
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- SER
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serrous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does serrous mean?
adjective
- Like the teeth of a saw; jagged.“The silhouetted treeline gave the horizon a serrous appearance.”
Where does serrous come from?
Latin serra (“a saw”), + -ous.
Words that rhyme with serrous
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Questions about saying serrous
How do you pronounce serrous?
Say SER-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serrous?
Serrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · us.