Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce sergeant

SAR-junt - two syllables; 'ser-' is said like 'sar'

US/ˈsɑɹdʒənt/

sɑɹdʒənt

UK/ˈsɑːdʒənt/

sɑːdʒənt

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Common mistake

The first syllable is 'sar', not 'sur' - 'SAR-junt'.

What “sergeant” means

A UK army rank with NATO code OR-6, senior to corporal and junior to warrant officer ranks.

The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.

In a sentence

  • The sergeant gave clear orders to the squad amid the commotion.
  • A sergeant is typically the highest rank of noncommissioned officer in many armies and police forces.

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