How to pronounce preserving
Say it like pruh-ZUR-ving. Preserving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- pruh
- ZUR
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preserving 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.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preserving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-ZUR-ving.
What does preserving mean?
Words that rhyme with preserving
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Questions about saying preserving
How do you pronounce preserving?
Say pruh-ZUR-ving. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzɝvɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəˈzɜːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preserving?
Preserving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: pruh · ZUR · ving.
Is preserving 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 /prəˈzɜːvɪŋ/ (pruh-ZUR-ving).