How to pronounce conservatoire
Say it like kun-SUR-vuh-twar. Conservatoire has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- twar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conservatoire 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.
- twarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of conservatoire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SUR-vuh-twah.
What does conservatoire mean?
- A music academy.
Where does conservatoire come from?
Borrowed from French conservatoire.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying conservatoire
How do you pronounce conservatoire?
Say kun-SUR-vuh-twar. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvətwɑr/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvətwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conservatoire?
Conservatoire has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · vuh · twar.
Is conservatoire 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 /kənˈsɜːvətwɑː/ (kun-SUR-vuh-twah).