How to pronounce serviceman
Say it like SUR-vuh-sman. Serviceman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vuh
- sman
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serviceman 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- smanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of serviceman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vuh-sman.
What does serviceman mean?
- A man who serves in the armed forces.
- A person, especially a man, employed in service and maintenance of equipment.
Where does serviceman come from?
From service + -man.
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Questions about saying serviceman
How do you pronounce serviceman?
Say SUR-vuh-sman. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvəˌsmæn/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvəˌsmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serviceman?
Serviceman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vuh · sman.
Is serviceman 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 /ˈsɜːvəˌsmæn/ (SUR-vuh-sman).