How to pronounce conservatives
Say it like kun-SUR-vuh-tivz. Conservatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conservatives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conservatives
- 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-tivz.
What does conservatives mean?
- plural of conservative How to pronounce conservative
Questions about saying conservatives
How do you pronounce conservatives?
Say kun-SUR-vuh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvətɪvz/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conservatives?
Conservatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · vuh · tivz.
Is conservatives 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 /kənˈsɜːvətɪvz/ (kun-SUR-vuh-tivz).