deserve

/dɪˈzɜːrv/

Syllables de·serve

Stress de-SERVE

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

schwa

serve

/zɜːrv/

er sound

Meaning

to be worthy of something because of actions or qualities

Sound Reference

💡

de=/dɪ/(deliver) + serve=/zɜːrv/(serve)

Example

You deserve a rest after working so hard.