How to Pronounce "conservatively"
word
kənˈsɝvətɪvɫi
kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee
kənsˈɜːvətˌɪvli
kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee
Definition
In a way that avoids risks and changes, or tries not to spend, estimate, or behave in an extreme way. Often used when talking about investments, decisions, or guesses that are careful and cautious.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈsɝvətɪvɫi
British English
kənsˈɜːvətˌɪvli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee
UK
kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv-lee
Listen in Context
She dresses conservatively for work every day.
The doctor treated the illness conservatively at first.
We estimated the costs conservatively.
If you invest conservatively, you won’t lose sleep over market changes.