How to pronounce conservancy
Say it like kun-SUR-vun-see. Conservancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- vun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conservancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conservancy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SUR-vun-see.
What does conservancy mean?
- The conservation of a resource.
- An organization dedicated to the conservation of natural resources.
- A commission that deals with fishery and navigation.
Where does conservancy come from?
From conservant + -cy or conserve + -ancy.
Questions about saying conservancy
How do you pronounce conservancy?
Say kun-SUR-vun-see. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvənsi/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conservancy?
Conservancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · vun · see.
Is conservancy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈsɜːvənsi/ (kun-SUR-vun-see).