How to pronounce puree
Say it like pyuu-RAY. Puree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- pyuu
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of puree
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: PYOOR-ray.
What does puree mean?
- A food that has been ground or crushed into a thick liquid or paste.“Tomato sauce is generally a puree.”
- Alternative form of puri (“type of unleavened bread”).
- To crush or grind food into a puree.“Puree the vegetables and add them to the stock.”
Where does puree come from?
Borrowed from French purée.
Words that rhyme with puree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puree.
Questions about saying puree
How do you pronounce puree?
Say pyuu-RAY. The American pronunciation is /pjʊˈreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊəreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puree?
Puree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: pyuu · RAY.
Is puree pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpjʊəreɪ/ (PYOOR-ray).