How to pronounce reserving
Say it like rih-ZUR-ving. Reserving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- rih
- ZUR
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reserving 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.
- 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 reserving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-ZUR-ving.
What does reserving mean?
- present participle and gerund of reserve How to pronounce reserve
Words that rhyme with reserving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reserving.
Questions about saying reserving
How do you pronounce reserving?
Say rih-ZUR-ving. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɝvɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reserving?
Reserving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: rih · ZUR · ving.
Is reserving 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 /rɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ (rih-ZUR-ving).