How to Pronounce Serving

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “serving”

"serving" has 2 syllables: serv-ing. It rhymes with unnerving and observing, if that helps it stick.

What does serving mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The action of the verb to serve.
  2. A portion (especially, of a meal) served to someone.

adjective

  1. That or who serves or serve.

    “a serving-girl”

Synonyms

attendbestandwait on

Words that rhyme with serving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unnervingobservingpreservingunswervingdeservingcurvingconservingundeservingswervingnervingreserving

Related words

serviceportionhelpingemployedexecutionprovidingspendinguse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "serving"?▾

"Serving" has 2 syllables: serv · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "serving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "serving" is /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/.

What does "serving" mean?▾

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

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