How to Pronounce "preservative"
word
pɹiˈzɝvətɪv
pri-ZUR-vuh-tiv
pɹɪsˈɜːvətˌɪv
pri-ZUR-vuh-tiv
Definition
A preservative is a substance added to food or other products to prevent spoilage, decay, or harmful changes over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈzɝvətɪv
British English
pɹɪsˈɜːvətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-ZUR-vuh-tiv
UK
pri-ZUR-vuh-tiv
Listen in Context
Many packaged foods contain preservatives.
This juice is made without any preservatives.
Preservatives help food last longer.
I'm trying to avoid foods with artificial preservatives.