How to pronounce unpreserved
Say it like un-pruh-ZURVD. Unpreserved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZURVD).
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- un
- pruh
- ZURVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpreserved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZURVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unpreserved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-pruh-ZURVD.
What does unpreserved mean?
- Not preserved
Where does unpreserved come from?
From un- + preserved.
Words that rhyme with unpreserved
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Questions about saying unpreserved
How do you pronounce unpreserved?
Say un-pruh-ZURVD. The American pronunciation is /ənprəˈzɝvd/. In British English it is /ənprəˈzɜːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpreserved?
Unpreserved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZURVD). Broken into parts: un · pruh · ZURVD.
Is unpreserved 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 /ənprəˈzɜːvd/ (un-pruh-ZURVD).