How to pronounce servant
Say it like SUR-vunt. Servant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Servant 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.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of servant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vunt.
What does servant mean?
- a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
- in a subordinate position“theology should be the handmaiden of ethics”“the state cannot be a servant of the church”
Where does servant come from?
From Middle English servaunt, from Old French servant, from the present participle of the verb servir.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with servant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of servant.
Questions about saying servant
How do you pronounce servant?
Say SUR-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvənt/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in servant?
Servant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vunt.
Is servant 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 /ˈsɜːvənt/ (SUR-vunt).