How to pronounce preserved
Say it like pruh-ZURVD. Preserved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVD).
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- pruh
- ZURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preserved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of preserved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-ZURVD.
What does preserved mean?
- prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
- kept intact or in a particular condition
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Words that rhyme with preserved
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Questions about saying preserved
How do you pronounce preserved?
Say pruh-ZURVD. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzɝvd/. In British English it is /prɪˈzɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preserved?
Preserved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVD). Broken into parts: pruh · ZURVD.
Is preserved 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 /prɪˈzɜːvd/ (prih-ZURVD).