How to Pronounce “conservative

word

/kənˈsɝvətɪv/
kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv
/kənsˈɜːvətˌɪv/
kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv

IPA Transcription

American English

/kənˈsɝvətɪv/

British English

/kənsˈɜːvətˌɪv/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv

UK

kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv

Listen in Context

He’s quite conservative when it comes to spending money.

I come from a conservative family, so some things were not allowed.

Most of his friends are pretty conservative about trying new foods.

My grandfather has very conservative views.