How to Pronounce Reservoir

To pronounce "reservoir", say RES-erv-oir — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛzəvˌwɑɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɛzəvˌwɑɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹˈɛzəvwˌɑː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “reservoir”

Break "reservoir" into 3 beats and lean on "RES" — that's the stressed one.

What does reservoir mean?

noun

  1. A place where anything is kept in store.
  2. A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

verb

  1. To store or keep (something) in or as in a reservoir.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "reservoir"?▾

To pronounce "reservoir", say RES-erv-oir — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛzəvˌwɑɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "reservoir"?▾

"Reservoir" has 3 syllables: res · erv · oir.

What is the IPA transcription of "reservoir"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reservoir" is /ˈɹɛzəvˌwɑɹ/.

What does "reservoir" mean?▾

Reservoir: A place where anything is kept in store.

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