To pronounce "preservatives", say PRES-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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"preservatives" has 5 syllables: pres-erv-at-iv-es. It rhymes with conservatives and neoconservatives, if that helps it stick.
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"Preservatives" has 5 syllables: pres · erv · at · iv · es.
Preservatives: Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.
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