How to pronounce "serum"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "serum"

Learn how to break down "serum" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈsiɹəm/
/ˈsiːɹəm/
/ˈsɪɹəm/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S IH1 R AH0 M
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "serum"

Pronunciation: /ˈsiɹəm/

Noun

  • The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.
    Synonyms: blood serum
  • Blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals, containing antibodies and used to transfer immunity to another individual, called antiserum.
  • A watery liquid from animal tissue, especially one that moistens the surface of serous membranes or that is exuded by such membranes when they become inflamed, such as in edema or a blister.
  • The watery portion of certain animal fluids like blood, milk, etc; whey.
  • (skincare) An intensive moisturising product to be applied after cleansing but before a general moisturiser.

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