How to Pronounce "out of service"
expression
OWT-uhv-SUR-viss
OWT-ov-SUR-viss
Definition
Used to describe something (like a machine or facility) that is not working or available for use at the moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈsɝvəs/, /ˈsɝvɪs
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /sˈɜːvɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-SUR-viss
UK
OWT-ov-SUR-viss
Listen in Context
The elevator is out of service today.
Sorry, this ATM is out of service.
The phone was out of service after the storm.
That bus line is out of service until repairs are finished.