To pronounce "serifs", say SER-ifs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"serifs" has 2 syllables: ser-ifs. It rhymes with seraphs and tariffs, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: seraphs — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Serifs" has 2 syllables: ser · ifs.
Serifs: A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.
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