How to Pronounce "reserves"
word
/ɹiˈzɝvz/, /ɹɪˈzɝvz/
ri-ZURVZ or ri-ZURVZ
/ɹɪˈzɜːvz/
ri-ZURVZ
Definition
Amounts of something (like money, resources, or materials) kept for future use or emergencies; also, areas set aside for special purposes, such as wildlife reserves.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈzɝvz/, /ɹɪˈzɝvz/
British English
/ɹɪˈzɜːvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-ZURVZ or ri-ZURVZ
UK
ri-ZURVZ
Listen in Context
The country has large reserves of oil.
Banks keep reserves of cash for emergencies.
There are wildlife reserves near the city.
Their food reserves ran out sooner than expected.