To pronounce "conservatives", say CONS-erv-at-iv-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"conservatives" has 5 syllables: cons-erv-at-iv-es. It rhymes with preservatives and neoconservatives, if that helps it stick.
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"Conservatives" has 5 syllables: cons · erv · at · iv · es.
Conservatives: A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.
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