How to pronounce preserver
Say it like pree-ZUR-ver. Preserver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- pree
- ZUR
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preserver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of preserver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-ZUR-vuh.
What does preserver mean?
- One who preserves.
- A life preserver.
- A person who refinishes furniture.
Where does preserver come from?
From preserve + -er.
Words that rhyme with preserver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preserver.
Questions about saying preserver
How do you pronounce preserver?
Say pree-ZUR-ver. The American pronunciation is /priˈzɝvɚ/. In British English it is /priˈzɜːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preserver?
Preserver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: pree · ZUR · ver.
Is preserver 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 /priˈzɜːvə/ (pree-ZUR-vuh).