English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Serene Pronunciation
Serene is pronounced ser-EEN, IPA /sɝˈin/.
ser-EEN
US /sɝˈin/ · UK /səˈriːn/
Syllables: ser · EEN (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
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Serene in a Sentence
- The lake was serene at that hour.
- She stayed serene while everyone else panicked.
- A serene grey light filled the room.
Common Mispronunciations of Serene
Not SE-reen
The weight belongs at the end, leaving the opening syllable as a light ser. A fronted version sounds like the noun serenity cut short.
Not suh-RAYN
The ene ending says een. Convene, obscene, and hygiene all take the long e.
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