How to Pronounce Services

To pronounce "services", say SERV-ic-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “services”

"services" has 3 syllables: serv-ic-es.

What does services mean?

noun

  1. An act of being of assistance to someone.

    “I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career.”

  2. The practice of providing such a service as economic activity.

    “Hair care is a service industry.”

verb

  1. To serve.

    “They service the customer base.”

  2. To perform maintenance.

    “He is going to service the car.”

noun

  1. Service tree

Synonyms

be withgo to bed withsleep withattendwait on

Antonyms

goodcapital

Related words

helpavailservingoverhauloverhaulingserve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "services"?▾

"Services" has 3 syllables: serv · ic · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "services"?▾

The IPA transcription of "services" is /ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/.

What does "services" mean?▾

Services: An act of being of assistance to someone.

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