How to pronounce eyeservice
Say it like EYE-suh-vis. Eyeservice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- vis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyeservice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- visKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eyeservice
American and British speakers say eyeservice in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsəvɪs/ in the US and /ˈaɪsəvɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-suh-vis.
What does eyeservice mean?
- Work or service done only when one's employer is watching; service done for show.“pay eyeservice to someone”
Where does eyeservice come from?
From eye + service, by analogy with lipservice.
Questions about saying eyeservice
How do you pronounce eyeservice?
Say EYE-suh-vis. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəvɪs/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəvɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyeservice?
Eyeservice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · vis.
Do Americans and Brits say eyeservice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsəvɪs/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsəvɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.