How to pronounce cervices
Say it like SUR-vih-seez. Cervices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vih
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cervices pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cervices
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vih-seez.
What does cervices mean?
- plural of cervix How to pronounce cervix
Questions about saying cervices
How do you pronounce cervices?
Say SUR-vih-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvɪˌsiz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvɪˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cervices?
Cervices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vih · seez.
Is cervices pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːvɪˌsiːz/ (SUR-vih-seez).