How to pronounce neoconservatives
Say it like nee-oh-kun-SUR-vuh-tivz. Neoconservatives has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUR).
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- nee
- oh
- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoconservatives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neoconservatives
- 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-tivz.
What does neoconservatives mean?
- plural of neoconservative How to pronounce neoconservative
Questions about saying neoconservatives
How do you pronounce neoconservatives?
Say nee-oh-kun-SUR-vuh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊkənˈsɝvətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊkənˈsɜːvətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoconservatives?
Neoconservatives has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUR). Broken into parts: nee · oh · kun · SUR · vuh · tivz.
Is neoconservatives 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 /ˌniːəʊkənˈsɜːvətɪvz/ (nee-oh-kun-SUR-vuh-tivz).