How to pronounce impurities
Say it like im-PYUUR-uh-teez. Impurities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYUUR).
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- im
- PYUUR
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impurities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impurities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-PYUUR-uh-teez.
What does impurities mean?
- plural of impurity How to pronounce impurity
Questions about saying impurities
How do you pronounce impurities?
Say im-PYUUR-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpjʊrətiz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpjʊrətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impurities?
Impurities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: im · PYUUR · uh · teez.
Is impurities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪmˈpjʊrətiz/ (im-PYUUR-uh-teez).