How do you pronounce serfdom?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɚfdəm/.

serfdom

/ˈsɚfdəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.49 in modern English

Syllables: serf-dom
IPA: /ˈsɚfdəm/

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Meaning

noun

The state of being a serf.

Uncountable

noun

The feudal system that includes serfs.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Krzywicki's studies of primitive societies led him to conclude that there was no universal law and that, for example, serfdom was not a necessary stage in all cases."

Etymology

From serf + -dom.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈsɚfdəm/
British English: /ˈsɜːfdəm/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

serfdoms (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

servitude

Synonyms

serfage serfhood vassalage

Rhymes With

terfdom

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