How do you pronounce "serene"?

In American English: /sɝˈiːn/ (sur-EEN). In British English: /səɹˈiːn/ (suhr-EEN). In Canadian English: /sɝˈiːn/ (sur-EEN). In Australian English: /səɹˈiːn/ (suhr-EEN).

Is "serene" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɝˈiːn/ (sur-EEN), while in British English it's /səɹˈiːn/ (suhr-EEN).

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serene

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/sɝˈiːn/

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Syllable Breakdown

sɝser·iːnene

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