service

/ˈsɜːrvɪs/

Syllables ser·vice

Stress SER-vice

Phonics Breakdown

ser

/sɜːr/

er sound

vice

/vɪs/

short i

Meaning

the act of helping or doing work for someone; a system that provides something

Sound Reference

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ser=/sɜːr/(serve) + vice=/vɪs/(vice)

Example

The restaurant offers excellent service.