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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable se
  • 6 letters
Syllables
se-ri-al: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SE-ri-al. Lighter (secondary) stress on ri.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪˌriəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as se-rial.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide serial into syllables?

serial divides as se-ri-al. se-ri-al: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in serial?

Serial has 3 syllables (se-ri-al).

Which syllable is stressed in serial?

The stressed syllable in serial is se. The 1st syllable is stressed: SE-ri-al. Lighter (secondary) stress on ri.

How do you pronounce serial?

/ˈsɪˌriəl/ in American English.