How to pronounce puerile
Say it like PYUUR-il. Puerile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puerile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puerile
American and British speakers say puerile in essentially the same way: /ˈpjʊrɪl/ in the US and /ˈpjʊəraɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOOR-yle.
What does puerile mean?
- Childish; trifling; silly.
- Characteristic of, or pertaining to, a boy or boys; compare puellile.
Where does puerile come from?
From Latin puerīlis (“childish”), from puer (“child, boy”).
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Questions about saying puerile
How do you pronounce puerile?
Say PYUUR-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊəraɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puerile?
Puerile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · il.
Do Americans and Brits say puerile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjʊrɪl/ and the British form is /ˈpjʊəraɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.