How to pronounce conservatorship
Say it like kun-SUR-vuh-ter-ship. Conservatorship has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- ter
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conservatorship 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.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conservatorship
- 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-ship.
What does conservatorship mean?
- The legal status of a conservator, similar to guardianship or trusteeship.
- The state of being under the control of a conservator.
Where does conservatorship come from?
From conservator + -ship.
Questions about saying conservatorship
How do you pronounce conservatorship?
Say kun-SUR-vuh-ter-ship. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvətɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvətəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conservatorship?
Conservatorship has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · vuh · ter · ship.
Is conservatorship 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 /kənˈsɜːvətəˌʃɪp/ (kun-SUR-vuh-tuh-ship).