How to pronounce conservativism
Say it like kun-SUR-vuh-tih-viz-um. Conservativism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- tih
- viz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conservativism 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conservativism
- 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-tih-viz-um.
What does conservativism mean?
- Rare form of conservatism. How to pronounce conservatism
Where does conservativism come from?
From conservative + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying conservativism
How do you pronounce conservativism?
Say kun-SUR-vuh-tih-viz-um. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvətɪˌvɪzəm/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvətɪˌvɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conservativism?
Conservativism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · vuh · tih · viz · um.
Is conservativism 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 /kənˈsɜːvətɪˌvɪzəm/ (kun-SUR-vuh-tih-viz-um).