How to pronounce purest
Say it like PYUUR-ust. Purest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purest
American and British speakers say purest in essentially the same way: /ˈpjʊrəst/ in the US and /ˈpjʊərəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOOR-rust.
What does purest mean?
- superlative form of pure: most pure How to pronounce pure
Words that rhyme with purest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of purest.
Questions about saying purest
How do you pronounce purest?
Say PYUUR-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrəst/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊərəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purest?
Purest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say purest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjʊrəst/ and the British form is /ˈpjʊərəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.