How to pronounce conserved
Say it like kun-SURVD. Conserved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURVD).
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- kun
- SURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conserved 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.
- SURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of conserved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SURVD.
What does conserved mean?
- simple past and past participle of conserve How to pronounce conserve
- Of or relating to something to which conservation has been applied; saved from being wasted“This hybrid automobile saves a lot of money from conserved gasoline.”
Words that rhyme with conserved
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Questions about saying conserved
How do you pronounce conserved?
Say kun-SURVD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvd/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conserved?
Conserved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURVD). Broken into parts: kun · SURVD.
Is conserved 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 /kənˈsɜːvd/ (kun-SURVD).