How to pronounce serviceable
Say it like SUR-vih-suh-bul. Serviceable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vih
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serviceable 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.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of serviceable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vih-suh-bul.
What does serviceable mean?
- Easy to service.
- Repairable instead of disposable.
- In condition for use.
Where does serviceable come from?
From Middle English servisable, from Old French servisable, from servise.
Questions about saying serviceable
How do you pronounce serviceable?
Say SUR-vih-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serviceable?
Serviceable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vih · suh · bul.
Is serviceable 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 /ˈsɜːvɪsəbəl/ (SUR-vih-suh-bul).