How to pronounce preservationists
Say it like prez-er-VAY-shuh-nists. Preservationists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- prez
- er
- VAY
- shuh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preservationists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preservationists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prez-uh-VAY-shuh-nists.
What does preservationists mean?
- plural of preservationist How to pronounce preservationist
Questions about saying preservationists
How do you pronounce preservationists?
Say prez-er-VAY-shuh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛzɚˈveɪʃənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preservationists?
Preservationists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: prez · er · VAY · shuh · nists.
Is preservationists 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 /ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃənɪsts/ (prez-uh-VAY-shuh-nists).