How to pronounce preservationist
Say it like prez-er-VAY-shuh-nist. Preservationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- prez
- er
- VAY
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preservationist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preservationist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prez-uh-VAY-shuh-nist.
What does preservationist mean?
- A person who advocates for the preservation of natural or man-made landmarks.
Where does preservationist come from?
From preservation + -ist.
Words that rhyme with preservationist
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Questions about saying preservationist
How do you pronounce preservationist?
Say prez-er-VAY-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛzɚˈveɪʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preservationist?
Preservationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: prez · er · VAY · shuh · nist.
Is preservationist 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 /ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃənɪst/ (prez-uh-VAY-shuh-nist).