How to pronounce servantess
Say it like SER-vun-tus. Servantess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- vun
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Servantess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of servantess
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vun-tis.
What does servantess mean?
- A female servant
Where does servantess come from?
From servant + -ess; compare Middle English servauntesse.
Questions about saying servantess
How do you pronounce servantess?
Say SER-vun-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɚvəntəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvəntɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in servantess?
Servantess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · vun · tus.
Is servantess 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 /ˈsɜːvəntɪs/ (SUR-vun-tis).