The word "de serves" is spelled with a silent "s", which can be confusing for English learners. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /dɪˈzɜːvz/, with the "s" being silent in the pronunciation. This word means "to be worthy of" or "to merit", and is often used in phrases such as "deserves better" or "deserves recognition". It's important to pay attention to the spelling and pronunciation of tricky words like this to avoid making mistakes in written or spoken English.