How to Pronounce Serif

To pronounce "serif", say SER-if — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

SER-if

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💡 Tip for remembering “serif”

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

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

What does serif mean?

noun

  1. A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.

adjective

  1. Of a typeface, provided with serifs.

Antonyms

sans serif

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Words that rhyme with serif

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seraphteraphsherifftariffseriphceriphsherifsherriffcherif

Related words

seripharialsanstypefacesceriphsanserifunderscorebracket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "serif"?▾

"Serif" has 2 syllables: ser · if.

What does "serif" mean?▾

Serif: A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.

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