How to Pronounce Servant

To pronounce "servant", say SERV-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜːvənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɜːvənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “servant”

"servant" has 2 syllables: serv-ant. It rhymes with fervent and observant, if that helps it stick.

What does servant mean?

noun

  1. One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.

    “There are three servants in the household, the butler and two maids.”

  2. One who serves another, providing help in some manner.

    “She is quite the humble servant, the poor in this city owe much to her but she expects nothing.”

verb

  1. To subject.

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Words that rhyme with servant

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ferventobservant

Related words

handmaidhandmaidenretainermenialslaveminionhouseholddomestic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "servant"?▾

"Servant" has 2 syllables: serv · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "servant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "servant" is /ˈsɜːvənt/.

What does "servant" mean?▾

Servant: One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.

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