How to pronounce "serration" in English
ser·ra·tion
Hear native speakers say serration in context across real video clips
feeding mechanism that mosquitoes have that's called a probos and this probos has micr serration that render the piercing almost imperceptible this is what we're going to do with this specialized feature imperceptible this is what we're going to do with this specialized feature
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “serration”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ser
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ra
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
tion
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "serration" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "serration is" sounds like "serration-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "serration" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Shifts primary stress to the syllable immediately preceding "-tion".
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“has micr serration that render the piercing almost imperceptible this is what we're going to do with this specialized feature”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“It has a big serration on the edge.”— TEDWatch clip
“We have a nomination and serration system.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “serration”
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has micr serration that render the piercing almost imperceptible this is what we're going to do with this specialized feature
Hear it in context: “serration”
3 clipsThe English word “serration”. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ser · ra · tion). Grammatically, “serration” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “serration” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, TED, MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @5:14
“feeding mechanism that mosquitoes have that's called a probos and this probos has micr serration that render the piercing almost imperceptible this is what we're going to do with this specialized feature imperceptible this is what we're going to do with this specialized feature”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDClip #2 · @12:49
“It's about the size of a banana. It has a big serration on the edge. This is what Tyrannosaurus rex looks like in the ground.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #3 · @20:38
“which is phase two after you get a certain number. We have a nomination and serration system. We're trying to set up a game maker's seal of approval”
Definition & Meaning: “serration”
- The state of being serrated.
- A set of teeth or notches.
Example Sentences (3)
- “On reaching the outer reef I was startled at the sight of the gigantic combers roaring along the serrations and knife-edges of coral, but Benny was not in the least alarmed.”
- “has micr serration that render the piercing almost imperceptible this is what we're going to do with this specialized feature”
- “It has a big serration on the edge.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “serration”
- Syllables:
- ser · ra · tion
- Hear it in context
- serration
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"serration" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "serration" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about serration
How many syllables are in “serration”?
“serration” has 3 syllables: ser · ra · tion.
What does “serration” mean?
The state of being serrated.
How can I hear “serration” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “serration” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “serration”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].