How to pronounce servitor
Say it like SUR-vih-ter. Servitor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɝvɪtər/SUR-vih-ter
UK British/ˈsɜːvɪtə/SUR-vih-tuh
- SUR
- vih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Servitor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of servitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUR-vih-tuh.
What does servitor mean?
noun
- One who performs the duties of a servant.
- One who serves in an army; a soldier.
Where does servitor come from?
From Middle English servitour, borrowed from Latin servītor, from servīre (“to serve”).
Questions about saying servitor
How do you pronounce servitor?
Say SUR-vih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in servitor?
Servitor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vih · ter.
Is servitor 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 /ˈsɜːvɪtə/ (SUR-vih-tuh).