Seren is a Welsh word that refers to the stars. Its spelling is unique, but can be phonetically transcribed as /ˈsɛrɛn/. The first syllable, "ser", is pronounced as the English word "air" but with an "s" sound at the beginning, while the second syllable, "en", is pronounced as the English word "ten" without the "t" sound. Knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of seren can be useful in learning the Welsh language or in appreciating Welsh culture and literature.
The word seren is derived from the Old English word syrne, which means clear, bright, serene. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word surnijaz, meaning to be clear, unclouded.