How to pronounce conservator
Say it like kun-SUR-vuh-ter. Conservator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conservator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conservator
- 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-tuh.
What does conservator mean?
- One who conserves, preserves or protects something.
- A person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of another; similar to a guardian but with some powers of a trustee.
- An officer in charge of preserving the public peace, such as a justice or sheriff.
Where does conservator come from?
From Middle English conservatour, from Anglo-Norman conservatour, from Latin cōnservātor (“one who conserves”), agent noun from cōnservō (“to preserve”).
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Questions about saying conservator
How do you pronounce conservator?
Say kun-SUR-vuh-ter. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvətɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conservator?
Conservator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · vuh · ter.
Is conservator 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 /kənˈsɜːvətə/ (kun-SUR-vuh-tuh).