How to Pronounce "serious about"
expression
ˈsɪɹiəs/ /əˈbaʊt
SEER-ee-uhs uh-BOWT
sˈiəɹɪəs/ /ɐbˈaʊt
SEER-ee-uhs uh-BOWT
Definition
To be committed, dedicated, or sincere about something; to really mean what you say or do regarding a topic or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪɹiəs/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
sˈiəɹɪəs/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEER-ee-uhs uh-BOWT
UK
SEER-ee-uhs uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
She is serious about learning English.
Are you serious about this offer?
I'm serious about my health now.
If you're serious about making a change, you have to work hard every day.