How to Pronounce "serenade"
word
ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd
sair-uh-NAYD
sˌɛɹɪnˈeɪd
seh-ri-NAYD
Definition
A serenade is a song or piece of music sung or played, often in the evening, given as an expression of love or admiration, typically outside someone’s window.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd
British English
sˌɛɹɪnˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sair-uh-NAYD
UK
seh-ri-NAYD
Listen in Context
He played a serenade for his girlfriend under her window.
A serenade is often sung at night.
Mozart wrote a famous serenade called 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'.
He tried to win her heart with a midnight serenade and flowers.