How to Pronounce Conservative

To pronounce "conservative", say CONS-erv-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “conservative”

"conservative" has 5 syllables: cons-erv-at-iv-e. It rhymes with ultraconservative and neoconservative, if that helps it stick.

What does conservative mean?

noun

  1. A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

adjective

  1. Cautious.
  2. Tending to resist change or innovation.

    “The curriculum committee at this university is extremely conservative.”

Synonyms

reactionaryright-wingertraditionalist

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Words that rhyme with conservative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ultraconservativeneoconservativepreservativecurvative

Related words

ultraconservativebourgeoismiddle-classtraditionalistconventionalmaterialisticmoderateright

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conservative"?▾

"Conservative" has 5 syllables: cons · erv · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "conservative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conservative" is /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/.

What does "conservative" mean?▾

Conservative: A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

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