How to Pronounce Sergeant

To pronounce "sergeant", say SERG-eant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɑɹdʒənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

sergeant

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɑɹdʒənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɑːdʒənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “sergeant”

Break "sergeant" into 2 beats and lean on "SERG" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with chargeant and sargeant, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sargeant, sargent — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sergeant mean?

noun

  1. UK army rank with NATO code OR-6, senior to corporal and junior to warrant officer ranks.
  2. The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.

Words that rhyme with sergeant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chargeantsargeantargentlargentsargent

Related words

serjeantsergeant-at-lawserjeant-at-lawlieutenantbrigadiersoldiersgtconstable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sergeant"?▾

"Sergeant" has 2 syllables: serg · eant.

What is the IPA transcription of "sergeant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sergeant" is /ˈsɑɹdʒənt/.

What does "sergeant" mean?▾

Sergeant: UK army rank with NATO code OR-6, senior to corporal and junior to warrant officer ranks.

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