Pronunciation
How to pronounce “preserved”
“preserved” is pronounced /pɹɪzɜːvd/ — 2 syllables.
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preserved
/pɹɪzɜːvd/
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2 syllables. Stress the 'ɜːvd' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.Meaning
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
“preserve the peace in the family”
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