serial

/ˈsɪriəl/

Syllables se·ri·al

Stress SE-ri-al

Phonics Breakdown

ser

/sɪr/

rhotic ir

i

/i/

long i (i_e)

al

/əl/

syllabic le

Meaning

arranged in a series; occurring one after another

Sound Reference

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sir=/sɪr/ (sir) + ee=/i/ (see) + əl=/əl/ (animal)

Example

She enjoys watching a serial drama every night.