How to Pronounce Disservice

To pronounce "disservice", say DISS-erv-ic-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disservice”

"disservice" has 4 syllables: diss-erv-ic-e. It rhymes with nervous and foodservice, if that helps it stick.

What does disservice mean?

noun

  1. Service that results in harm; an (intentionally or unintentionally) unhelpful, harmful action.

    “One renders young persons a disservice by heaping unearned rewards on them.”

verb

  1. To disserve, to provide a disservice to; to provide harmful or inadequate service to.

Words that rhyme with disservice

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nervousfoodservice

Related words

injuriousdamagingdetrimentharmdamageinjurycounter-productiveservice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disservice"?▾

"Disservice" has 4 syllables: diss · erv · ic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disservice"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disservice" is /dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs/.

What does "disservice" mean?▾

Disservice: Service that results in harm; an (intentionally or unintentionally) unhelpful, harmful action.

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