How to pronounce services
Say it like SUR-vuh-suz. Services has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Services 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of services
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vih-siz.
What does services mean?
- performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others“the mayor tried to maintain city services”“the medical services are excellent”
Questions about saying services
How do you pronounce services?
Say SUR-vuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in services?
Services has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vuh · suz.
Is services 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 /ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/ (SUR-vih-siz).