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How to pronounce“serious”in English

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In natural English speech, "serious" appears in contexts such as: "else that they're having real problems now persuading people that things are serious you". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

IPA/ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/

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Definitions of “serious”

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adjective

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.

“deadly serious”

Synonyms:earnest solemn

adjective

Important; weighty; not insignificant.

“This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.”

Synonyms:desperate

adverb

seriously, in a serious manner (most often heard in take or mean serious)

“The only time I walk out on singin' is when there's muckin' about and youse don't take it serious.”

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