How to Pronounce Serf

To pronounce "serf", say SERF — one syllable, IPA /sɜːf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sɜːf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “serf”

"serf" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with surf and turf, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: surf, cerf — easy to mix up when writing.

What does serf mean?

noun

  1. A partially free peasant of a low hereditary class, attached like a slave to the land owned by a feudal lord and required to perform labour, enjoying minimal legal or customary rights
  2. A similar agricultural labourer in 18th and 19th century Europe

Synonyms

peasantpeonvillager

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Words that rhyme with serf

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surfturfsmurfastroturfcerfmcinturfmcinturffmurffmurphoverturfscherfscherff

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "serf"?▾

"Serf" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "serf"?▾

The IPA transcription of "serf" is /sɜːf/.

What does "serf" mean?▾

Serf: A partially free peasant of a low hereditary class, attached like a slave to the land owned by a feudal lord and required to perform labour, enjoying minimal legal or customary rights

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