How to pronounce purebreds
Say it like PYOOR-bredz. Purebreds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOOR).
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- PYOOR
- bredz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purebreds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- bredzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of purebreds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PYOOR-bredz.
What does purebreds mean?
- plural of purebred How to pronounce purebred
Questions about saying purebreds
How do you pronounce purebreds?
Say PYOOR-bredz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrˌbrɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊəˌbrɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purebreds?
Purebreds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOOR). Broken into parts: PYOOR · bredz.
Is purebreds 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 /ˈpjʊəˌbrɛdz/ (PYOOR-bredz).