How to pronounce neoconservative
Say it like nee-oh-kun-SUR-vuh-tiv. Neoconservative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUR).
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- nee
- oh
- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoconservative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neoconservative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nee-oh-kun-SUR-vuh-tiv.
What does neoconservative mean?
- A supporter of neoconservatism.
- Of or relating to neoconservatism.
Where does neoconservative come from?
From neo- + conservative.
Words that rhyme with neoconservative
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Questions about saying neoconservative
How do you pronounce neoconservative?
Say nee-oh-kun-SUR-vuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊkənˈsɝvətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊkənˈsɜːvətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoconservative?
Neoconservative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUR). Broken into parts: nee · oh · kun · SUR · vuh · tiv.
Is neoconservative 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 /ˌniːəʊkənˈsɜːvətɪv/ (nee-oh-kun-SUR-vuh-tiv).