How to pronounce prurient
Say it like PRUUR-ee-unt. Prurient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRUUR).
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- PRUUR
- ee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prurient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prurient
American and British speakers say prurient in essentially the same way: /ˈprʊriənt/ in the US and /ˈprʊəriənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROOR-ree-unt.
What does prurient mean?
- Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.
- Arousing or appealing to sexual desire.
- Curious, especially inappropriately so.
Where does prurient come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin prūriēns, present participle of prūriō (“itch”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prurient
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Questions about saying prurient
How do you pronounce prurient?
Say PRUUR-ee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprʊriənt/. In British English it is /ˈprʊəriənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prurient?
Prurient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRUUR). Broken into parts: PRUUR · ee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say prurient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprʊriənt/ and the British form is /ˈprʊəriənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.