preserve

/prɪˈzɜːrv/

Syllables pre·serve

Stress pre-SERVE

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɪ/

short i

serve

/zɜːrv/

r控元音

Meaning

to keep something in its original state or protect it from harm

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɪ/(pretty) + serve=/zɜːrv/(serve)

Example

We must preserve the environment for future generations.