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service
Definition:
(nou) work done by one person or group that benefits another (nou) an act of help or assistance (nou) the act of public worship following prescribed rules (nou) a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation (nou) employment in or work for another (nou) a force that is a branch of the armed forces (nou) Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) (nou) a means of serving (nou) tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table (nou) the act of mating by male animals (nou) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him (nou) a stroke that puts the ball in play (nou) the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone (nou) periodic maintenance on a car or machine (nou) the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɜːvɪs
Examples:
The client is the entity which uses the service.
It is the expectation of the customer from the service provider.
The customer service centre is unaffected by the closure.
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Common mistakes of service pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ser-VICE" [ˈsɜː.vɪs] (UK) or [ˈsɜr.vɪs] (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "SER-vice".
- Overpronouncing the "r": Some people pronounce the "r" too strongly, leading to "sər-vɪs" [sɚˈvɪs] (US) instead of a softer sound. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and focus on the vowel sounds.
- Dropping the vowel sound: A common mistake is to say "srvce", omitting the vowel in the second syllable. Tip: Ensure to pronounce both syllables clearly: "SER-vice".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "service" with "servis" or "serves". Tip: Pay attention to the ending; "service" has a distinct "ice" sound, while "serves" does not.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "e" as a long vowel, saying "see-rvice". Tip: Use a short "e" sound as in "bed": "SER-vice" [ˈsɜː.vɪs] (UK) or [ˈsɜr.vɪs] (US).