How to pronounce reserved
Say it like rih-ZURVD. Reserved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVD).
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- rih
- ZURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reserved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of reserved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-ZURVD.
What does reserved mean?
- set aside for the use of a particular person or party
- marked by self-restraint and reticence“was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- unreserved
Words that rhyme with reserved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reserved.
Questions about saying reserved
How do you pronounce reserved?
Say rih-ZURVD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɝvd/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reserved?
Reserved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURVD). Broken into parts: rih · ZURVD.
Is reserved 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 /rɪˈzɜːvd/ (rih-ZURVD).