The spelling of the word "were service of" can be pronounced as /wər ˈsɜrvəs əv/. The word "were" is the past tense of "are" which means to exist or to be present. "Service" refers to the act of helping others or providing assistance. The preposition "of" means belonging to or relating to something. When used together, the phrase "were service of" indicates that something was provided or offered in the past.