How to Pronounce "serpent"
word
/ˈsɝpənt/
SUR-puhnt
/sˈɜːpənt/
SUR-puhnt
Definition
A serpent is a large snake, often used in literature and mythology to describe mystical or dangerous snakes. It can also refer to a sly or treacherous person in a figurative way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɝpənt/
British English
/sˈɜːpənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-puhnt
UK
SUR-puhnt
Listen in Context
A serpent crawled through the grass in the old garden.
In the story, a serpent guarded the treasure.
The ancient drawing shows a huge serpent coiled around a tree.
Some people say a serpent in your dream means hidden danger.