How to pronounce pur
Say it like PUR. Pur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of pur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR.
What does pur mean?
- Dated form of purr (“low murmuring sound as of a cat”).
- Dated form of purr.
Words that rhyme with pur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pur.
Words that sound like pur
Questions about saying pur
How do you pronounce pur?
Say PUR. The American pronunciation is /pɝ/. In British English it is /pɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pur?
Pur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUR.
Is pur 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 /pɜː/ (PUR).
What words sound the same as pur?
Pur sounds the same as per, purr in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.