How to Pronounce "serve on"
expression
ˈsɝv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SURV-awn
sˈɜːv/ /ˈɒn
SURV-on
Definition
To be a member of a committee, board, jury, or similar group and participate in its activities or decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
sˈɜːv/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SURV-awn
UK
SURV-on
Listen in Context
I serve on the school council.
She was chosen to serve on the jury.
Many parents serve on the PTA board.
I'd love to serve on an environmental committee one day.