How to pronounce reservoirs
Say it like REZ-erv-worz. Reservoirs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).
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- REZ
- erv
- worz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reservoirs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ervKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- worzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of reservoirs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REZ-uv-wahz.
What does reservoirs mean?
- plural of reservoir How to pronounce reservoir
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reservoir How to pronounce reservoir
Questions about saying reservoirs
How do you pronounce reservoirs?
Say REZ-erv-worz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzɚvˌwɑrz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzəvˌwɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reservoirs?
Reservoirs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · erv · worz.
Is reservoirs 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 /ˈrɛzəvˌwɑːz/ (REZ-uv-wahz).