To pronounce "service", say SERV-ic-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜːvɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɜːvɪs/
IPA
"service" has 3 syllables: serv-ic-e. It rhymes with nervous and disservice, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: servis, serviss — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career.”
“Hair care is a service industry.”
verb
“They service the customer base.”
“He is going to service the car.”
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"Service" has 3 syllables: serv · ic · e.
The IPA transcription of "service" is /ˈsɜːvɪs/.
Service: An act of being of assistance to someone.
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