How to Pronounce Serous

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

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Letters

SER-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “serous”

"serous" has 2 syllables: ser-ous. It rhymes with merus and cerous, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cerous — easy to mix up when writing.

What does serous mean?

adjective

  1. Containing, secreting, or resembling serum; watery; a fluid or discharge that is pale yellow and transparent, usually representing something of a benign nature. (This contrasts with the term sanguine, which means blood-tinged and usually harmful.)

Words that rhyme with serous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meruscerousferousgerousperispteris

Related words

demilunegravesevereseriousdemilunesserosanguineousserosanguinousserumal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "serous"?▾

"Serous" has 2 syllables: ser · ous.

What does "serous" mean?▾

Serous: Containing, secreting, or resembling serum; watery; a fluid or discharge that is pale yellow and transparent, usually representing something of a benign nature. (This contrasts with the term sanguine, which means blood-tinged and usually harmful.)

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