How to pronounce prurition
Say it like pruu-RISH-un. Prurition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RISH).
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- pruu
- RISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prurition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prurition
American and British speakers say prurition in essentially the same way: /prʊˈrɪʃən/ in the US and /prʊˈrɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruu-RISH-un.
What does prurition mean?
- itching
Where does prurition come from?
From Latin prurire (“to itch”).
Words that rhyme with prurition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prurition.
Questions about saying prurition
How do you pronounce prurition?
Say pruu-RISH-un. The American pronunciation is /prʊˈrɪʃən/. In British English it is /prʊˈrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prurition?
Prurition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RISH). Broken into parts: pruu · RISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say prurition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prʊˈrɪʃən/ and the British form is /prʊˈrɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.