service

How to Split "service" into Syllables

The word service is divided into 3 syllables: ser·vi·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ser — 1st syllable
• vi — 2nd syllable
• ce — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of service:

• IPA: /ˈsɜː.vɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. service (countable and uncountable, plural services)
2. An act of being of assistance to someone.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English servise, from Old English serfis, from Old French servise (French service), from the verb servir, from Latin servitium (compare Portuguese serviço, Italian servizio, Norman sèrvice, Spanish servicio), from servus (“servant; serf; slave”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ser-wo-s (“guardian”), possibly from *ser- (“watch over, protect”). Displaced native Old English þeġnung. Properly, the tree that bears sorb fruit, from Middle English serves, plural of se...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down service into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare service with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
service	3	ser·vi·ce
sourpuss	2	sour-puss
sharpish	2	shar-pish
Srivijaya	3	sri-vi-jaya
sacrifice	4	sa-cri-fi-ce

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to service:

Serb, sere, serf, serge, serif, Serra, serum, serve.