How to pronounce purblinded
Say it like PUR-blyne-did. Purblinded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- blyne
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purblinded 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.
- blyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purblinded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-blyne-did.
What does purblinded mean?
- simple past and past participle of purblind How to pronounce purblind
Where does purblinded come from?
From purblind (adjective) + -ed (suffix forming adjectives, and past tense and past participles of regular verbs).
Questions about saying purblinded
How do you pronounce purblinded?
Say PUR-blyne-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝblaɪndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːblaɪndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purblinded?
Purblinded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · blyne · did.
Is purblinded 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 /ˈpɜːblaɪndɪd/ (PUR-blyne-did).