How to Pronounce "preservatives"
word
pɹəˈzɝvətɪvz
pri-ZUR-vuh-tivz
pɹɪsˈɜːvətˌɪvz
pri-SUR-vuh-tivz
Definition
Preservatives are chemicals added to food and other products to prevent them from spoiling, decaying, or growing bacteria.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈzɝvətɪvz
British English
pɹɪsˈɜːvətˌɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-ZUR-vuh-tivz
UK
pri-SUR-vuh-tivz
Listen in Context
Many canned foods contain preservatives.
Some people try to avoid preservatives in their diet.
Preservatives help food last longer.
This juice says it's made without any preservatives.