Preservation has 4 syllables and the stress is on the third syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The third is the preservation of environment. In this case, the conservation of energy and resources is needed. | |
| 2. | Sleep is essential for the preservation of life. | |
| 3. | He has dedicated his life to the preservation of nature. | |
| 4. | When it is appraised, in order to check the authenticity and state of preservation of the painting, the real thing has to be borrowed from its owner. | |
| 5. | It is the preservation of the species, not of individuals, which appears to be the design of Deity throughout the whole of nature. | |
| 6. | The forest is in a better state of preservation. | |
| 7. | If the difference between order and chaos or preservation and ruin were the same as that between high mountains and deep valleys, or between white clay and black lacquer, then wisdom would have had no place: stupidity would also have been alright. | |
| 8. | What is your opinion about language preservation? | |
| 9. | The supply of game for London is going steadily up. Head-keeper Hudson, we believe, has been now told to receive all orders for fly-paper and for preservation of your hen-pheasant's life. | |
| 10. | Does the term self-preservation mean anything to you? |