How to Pronounce "lip service"
expression
ˈɫɪp/ /ˈsɝvəs/, /ˈsɝvɪs
LIP SUR-vuhs, SUR-vis
lˈɪp/ /sˈɜːvɪs
LIP SUR-vis
Definition
When someone says they support or believe in something, but does not actually take real actions to prove it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪp/ /ˈsɝvəs/, /ˈsɝvɪs
British English
lˈɪp/ /sˈɜːvɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIP SUR-vuhs, SUR-vis
UK
LIP SUR-vis
Listen in Context
The company gave lip service to environmental issues but changed nothing.
He paid lip service to equality, but his actions showed otherwise.
Politicians often pay lip service to public demands.
Don’t just give me lip service—do something to help.