How to Pronounce "serum"
word
/ˈsɪɹəm/
SEER-uhm
/sˈɛɹəm/
SE-ruhm
Definition
Serum is the clear, yellowish liquid part of the blood that remains after clotting, often used in medicine and scientific research. It can also refer to a liquid beauty product applied to the skin.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɪɹəm/
British English
/sˈɛɹəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEER-uhm
UK
SE-ruhm
Listen in Context
The doctor took a sample of serum for testing.
She applies a vitamin C serum to her face every night.
Blood serum contains important proteins.
Some allergy tests are done with serum instead of whole blood.