How to Pronounce "subservient"
word
səbˈsɝviənt
səb-SUR-vee-uhnt
sʌbsˈɜːviənt
sub-SUR-vee-uhnt
Definition
Someone who is subservient is too willing to obey others or do whatever they want, often giving up their own power or opinions.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈsɝviənt
British English
sʌbsˈɜːviənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
səb-SUR-vee-uhnt
UK
sub-SUR-vee-uhnt
Listen in Context
She was very subservient to her manager.
A subservient person rarely argues with others.
Some cultures expect children to be subservient to their parents.
He acts totally subservient in meetings but complains later in private.