How to pronounce foodservice
Say it like FOOD-sur-vis. Foodservice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOD).
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- FOOD
- sur
- vis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foodservice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- visKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foodservice
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOOD-sur-vis.
What does foodservice mean?
- The business of providing food and related services.“Employee turnover tends to be high in the foodservice industry.”
Where does foodservice come from?
From food + service.
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Questions about saying foodservice
How do you pronounce foodservice?
Say FOOD-sur-vis. The American pronunciation is /ˈfudˌsɝvɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfuːdˌsɜːvɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foodservice?
Foodservice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOD). Broken into parts: FOOD · sur · vis.
Is foodservice 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 /ˈfuːdˌsɜːvɪs/ (FOOD-sur-vis).