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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable serve
  • 8 letters
Syllables
pre-serve: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pre-SERVE.
Pronunciation
/prəˈzɝv/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pre-serve.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide preserve into syllables?

preserve divides as pre-serve. pre-serve: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in preserve?

Preserve has 2 syllables (pre-serve).

Which syllable is stressed in preserve?

The stressed syllable in preserve is serve. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pre-SERVE.

How do you pronounce preserve?

/prəˈzɝv/ in American English.