How to Pronounce Served

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

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Syllables

Letters

/sɜːvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “served”

"served" has 2 syllables: serv-ed. It rhymes with reserved and unnerved, if that helps it stick.

What does served mean?

verb

(personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).
To treat (someone) in a given manner.

Synonyms

attend bestand wait on

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Words that rhyme with served

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reserved unnerved preserved observed deserved undeserved curved conserved underserved nerved swerved unpreserved

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "served"?▾

"Served" has 2 syllables: serv · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "served"?▾

The IPA transcription of "served" is /sɜːvd/.

What does "served" mean?▾

Served: (personal) To provide a service (or, by extension, a product, especially food or drink).

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