How to Pronounce Serendipity

To pronounce "serendipity", say SER-end-ip-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsɛɹənˈdɪpɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌsɛɹənˈdɪpɪti/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˌɛɹɪndˈɪpɪti/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “serendipity”

"serendipity" has 4 syllables: ser-end-ip-ity.

What does serendipity mean?

noun

  1. A combination of events which have come together by chance to make a surprisingly good or wonderful outcome.
  2. An unsought, unintended, and/or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery and/or learning experience that happens by accident.

Synonyms

chanceluck

Antonyms

Murphy's lawperfect storm

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Related words

chanceaccidentrandomcoincidencerandomnessluckgodsendtrouvaille

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "serendipity"?▾

"Serendipity" has 4 syllables: ser · end · ip · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "serendipity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "serendipity" is /ˌsɛɹənˈdɪpɪti/.

What does "serendipity" mean?▾

Serendipity: A combination of events which have come together by chance to make a surprisingly good or wonderful outcome.

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