How to pronounce preserves
Say it like pruh-ZURVZ. Preserves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVZ).
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- pruh
- ZURVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preserves 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.
- ZURVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of preserves
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-ZURVZ.
What does preserves mean?
- plural of preserve How to pronounce preserve
- third-person singular simple present indicative of preserve How to pronounce preserve
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying preserves
How do you pronounce preserves?
Say pruh-ZURVZ. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzɝvz/. In British English it is /prəˈzɜːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preserves?
Preserves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVZ). Broken into parts: pruh · ZURVZ.
Is preserves 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 /prəˈzɜːvz/ (pruh-ZURVZ).