How to pronounce server
Say it like SUR-ver. Server has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
- SUR
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Server 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of server
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vuh.
What does server mean?
- A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
- A computer dedicated to running such programs.
- A community space where only those who joined it can communicate in channels.
Where does server come from?
From Middle English servere, equivalent to serve + -er.
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Words that rhyme with server
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Questions about saying server
How do you pronounce server?
Say SUR-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in server?
Server has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · ver.
Is server 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 /ˈsɜːvə/ (SUR-vuh).