How to Pronounce Sere

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

sere

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/sɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sere”

"sere" has 2 syllables: ser-e. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cyr, sear — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sere mean?

adjective

  1. Without moisture; dry.
  2. Of fabrics: threadbare, worn out.

Synonyms

saresear

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Words that rhyme with sere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueerpremierchevalierinsincereadhere

Related words

drywitheredshrivelledshriveledseardried-upwitheringwizened

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sere"?▾

"Sere" has 2 syllables: ser · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sere"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sere" is /sɪə/.

What does "sere" mean?▾

Sere: Without moisture; dry.

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