How to pronounce servicemen
Say it like SUR-vus-men. Servicemen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vus
- men
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Servicemen 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.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of servicemen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vus-men.
What does servicemen mean?
- plural of serviceman How to pronounce serviceman
Questions about saying servicemen
How do you pronounce servicemen?
Say SUR-vus-men. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvəsmɛn/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvəsmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in servicemen?
Servicemen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vus · men.
Is servicemen 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 /ˈsɜːvəsmɛn/ (SUR-vus-men).