How to Pronounce Serpent

To pronounce "serpent", say SERP-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜːpənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɜːpənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “serpent”

"serpent" has 2 syllables: serp-ent.

What does serpent mean?

noun

  1. A snake.
  2. An obsolete wind instrument in the brass family, whose shape is suggestive of a snake (Wikipedia article).

verb

  1. To wind or meander
  2. To encircle.

Related words

snakeophidianviperrattlesnakecobrasidewinderliontree

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "serpent"?▾

"Serpent" has 2 syllables: serp · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "serpent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "serpent" is /ˈsɜːpənt/.

What does "serpent" mean?▾

Serpent: A snake.

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