Learn How to Pronounce cereal
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
cereal
Definition:
(nou) grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet (nou) foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses (nou) a breakfast food prepared from grain
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪərɪəl
Examples:
Distillers Grains are a cereal byproduct of the distillation process.
Pour the cereal in a bowl.
The cereal links to the penguin.
Learn more about:cereal
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: cereal
Learn Individual Sounds
Break cereal down into individual sounds such as ˈsɪərɪəl. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say cereal in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say cereal in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with cereal.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of cereal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cere-al" instead of "cereal" /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/ (UK) or /ˈsɪr.i.əl/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Many people pronounce the "r" too strongly, making it sound like "seer-e-al." The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/ (UK) or /ˈsɪr.i.əl/ (US). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some may drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "cereal" like "seel." The correct pronunciation includes both vowel sounds: /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/ (UK) or /ˈsɪr.i.əl/ (US). Tip: Ensure you pronounce all vowel sounds clearly.
- Confusing with "serial": Learners often confuse "cereal" with "serial," which has a different meaning. "Cereal" refers to breakfast food, while "serial" relates to sequences. Tip: Focus on the context to differentiate them.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce the first vowel too short, saying "sir-e-al." The correct pronunciation has a longer vowel sound: /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/ (UK) or /ˈsɪr.i.əl/ (US). Tip: Practice elongating the initial vowel sound for clarity.