How do you pronounce "conservatism"?

In American English: /kənˈsɝːvəˌtɪzəm/ (kuhn-SURV-uh-tiz-uhm). In British English: /kənsˈɜːvətˌɪzəm/ (kuhns-ꞫV-uht-iz-uhm). In Canadian English: /kənˈsɝːvəˌtɪzəm/ (kuhn-SURV-uh-tiz-uhm). In Australian English: /kənsˈɜːvətˌɪzəm/ (kuhns-ꞫV-uht-iz-uhm).

Is "conservatism" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kənˈsɝːvəˌtɪzəm/ (kuhn-SURV-uh-tiz-uhm), while in British English it's /kənsˈɜːvətˌɪzəm/ (kuhns-ꞫV-uht-iz-uhm).

How to Pronounce "conservatism"

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conservatism

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/kənˈsɝːvəˌtɪzəm/

kuhn-SURV-uh-tiz-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

kənc·sɝːvon·əser·tɪzvat·əmism

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