How to pronounce impurity
Say it like im-PYUR-ih-tee. Impurity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYUR).
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- im
- PYUR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impurity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impurity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-PYUR-ih-tee.
What does impurity mean?
- The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.“Even animals in the Jewish system cause impurity only when they are dead.”
- A component or additive that renders something else impure.“The impurities in the iron ore made extraction of the iron very difficult.”
- A state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.“With his cheating, lying and stealing, he epitomised the impurity of humanity.”
Where does impurity come from?
From impure + -ity. From Middle French impurité, from Latin impuritas.
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Questions about saying impurity
How do you pronounce impurity?
Say im-PYUR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpjɜːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impurity?
Impurity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYUR). Broken into parts: im · PYUR · ih · tee.
Is impurity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmˈpjɜːɪti/ (im-PYUR-ih-tee).