How do you pronounce "conservative"?

In American English: /kənˈsɝːvətɪv/ (kuhn-SURV-uht-iv). In British English: /kənsˈɜːvətɪv/ (kuhns-ꞫV-uht-iv). In Canadian English: /kənˈsɝːvətɪv/ (kuhn-SURV-uht-iv). In Australian English: /kənsˈɜːvətˌɪv/ (kuhns-ꞫV-uht-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kənˈsɝːvətɪv/ (kuhn-SURV-uht-iv), while in British English it's /kənsˈɜːvətɪv/ (kuhns-ꞫV-uht-iv).

How to Pronounce "conservative"

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conservative

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/kənˈsɝːvətɪv/

kuhn-SURV-uht-iv

Syllable Breakdown

kəncon·sɝːvser·ətva·ɪvtive

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