To pronounce "preservative", say PRES-erv-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"preservative" has 5 syllables: pres-erv-at-iv-e. It rhymes with ultraconservative and neoconservative, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“The curators took preservative actions to maintain the ancient collection.”
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"Preservative" has 5 syllables: pres · erv · at · iv · e.
Preservative: Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.
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