word
Preservation
Preh-zur-VAY-shuhn
/ˌprɛzɜːrˈveɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
preservation
Dictionary meaning
The activity of protecting something from loss or danger.
Synonyms: saving
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