How to pronounce ultraconservative
Say it like uhl-truh-kun-SUR-vuh-tiv. Ultraconservative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUR).
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- uhl
- truh
- kun
- SUR
- vuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultraconservative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ultraconservative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhl-truh-kun-SUR-vuh-tiv.
What does ultraconservative mean?
- A person or group with extremely conservative views.
- Extremely conservative, especially in politics.“The John Birch Society is an ultraconservative political group in the USA.”
Where does ultraconservative come from?
From ultra- + conservative.
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Questions about saying ultraconservative
How do you pronounce ultraconservative?
Say uhl-truh-kun-SUR-vuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəkənˈsɝvətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəkənˈsɜːvətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultraconservative?
Ultraconservative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUR). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · kun · SUR · vuh · tiv.
Is ultraconservative 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 /ˌʌltrəkənˈsɜːvətɪv/ (uhl-truh-kun-SUR-vuh-tiv).