How to Pronounce Serum

To pronounce "serum", say SER-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiɹəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsiɹəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “serum”

"serum" has 2 syllables: ser-um. It rhymes with ihram and theorem, if that helps it stick.

What does serum mean?

noun

  1. The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.
  2. Blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals, containing antibodies and used to transfer immunity to another individual, called antiserum.

Synonyms

blood serum

Words that rhyme with serum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ihramtheoremthirambyrambyrumdirhamfyromknierim

Related words

plasmplasmaserologicserologicalserologyantiserumvaccineblood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "serum"?▾

"Serum" has 2 syllables: ser · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "serum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "serum" is /ˈsiɹəm/.

What does "serum" mean?▾

Serum: The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.

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