How to pronounce purdonian
Say it like pur-DOH-nee-un. Purdonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- pur
- DOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purdonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purdonian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pur-DOH-nee-un.
What does purdonian mean?
- Alternative form of purdonium (“coal scuttle”).
Questions about saying purdonian
How do you pronounce purdonian?
Say pur-DOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /pɝˈdoʊniən/. In British English it is /pɜːˈdəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purdonian?
Purdonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: pur · DOH · nee · un.
Is purdonian 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 /pɜːˈdəʊniən/ (pur-DOH-nee-un).