How to Pronounce "serve a purpose"
expression
ˈsɝv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɝpəs
SURV uh PUR-puhs
sˈɜːv/ /æɪ/ /pˈɜːpəs
SURV uh PUR-puhs
Definition
If something serves a purpose, it is useful or does what it is needed to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɝpəs
British English
sˈɜːv/ /æɪ/ /pˈɜːpəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SURV uh PUR-puhs
UK
SURV uh PUR-puhs
Listen in Context
Even simple tools can serve a purpose.
These instructions no longer serve a purpose; nobody uses them.
This old chair still serves a purpose in the garage.
Every rule should serve a purpose.