How to Pronounce Seraph

To pronounce "seraph", say SER-aph — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛɹəf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɛɹəf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seraph”

"seraph" has 2 syllables: ser-aph. It rhymes with teraph and sheriff, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: seriph, ceriph, serif — easy to mix up when writing.

What does seraph mean?

noun

  1. A six-winged angel; the highest choir or order of angels in Christian angelology, ranked above cherubim, and below God. They are the 5th highest order of angels in Jewish angelology. A detailed description can be found at the beginning of Isaiah chapter 6

Words that rhyme with seraph

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

teraphsherifftariffseriphceriphserifsherifsherriffcherif

Related words

cherubserpentcherubincherubimangelserpentess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seraph"?▾

"Seraph" has 2 syllables: ser · aph.

What is the IPA transcription of "seraph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seraph" is /ˈsɛɹəf/.

What does "seraph" mean?▾

Seraph: A six-winged angel; the highest choir or order of angels in Christian angelology, ranked above cherubim, and below God. They are the 5th highest order of angels in Jewish angelology. A detailed description can be found at the beginning of Isaiah chapter 6

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