How to pronounce conservatively
Say it like kun-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee. Conservatively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kənˈsɝvətɪvli/kun-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee
UK British/kənˈsɜːvətɪvli/kun-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee
- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conservatively 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conservatively
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee.
What does conservatively mean?
adverb
- In a conservative manner.
Where does conservatively come from?
From conservative + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying conservatively
How do you pronounce conservatively?
Say kun-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvətɪvli/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvətɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conservatively?
Conservatively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · vuh · tiv · lee.
Is conservatively 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 /kənˈsɜːvətɪvli/ (kun-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee).