How to pronounce conserving
Say it like kun-SUR-ving. Conserving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conserving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conserving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SUR-ving.
What does conserving mean?
- present participle and gerund of conserve How to pronounce conserve
- Accompanied by conservation.
Words that rhyme with conserving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conserving.
Questions about saying conserving
How do you pronounce conserving?
Say kun-SUR-ving. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝvɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conserving?
Conserving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · ving.
Is conserving 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 /kənˈsɜːvɪŋ/ (kun-SUR-ving).