How to pronounce puri
Say it like PUUR-ee. Puri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce puri. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PUUR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puri
American and British speakers say puri in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊri/ in the US and /ˈpʊəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: POOR-ree.
What does puri mean?
- A type of unleavened bread from India and Pakistan, usually deep-fried.
- In Bali and other parts of Indonesia, a palace, or other residence of a member of the royal family or ruling class.
Words that rhyme with puri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puri.
Questions about saying puri
How do you pronounce puri?
Say PUUR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊri/. In British English it is /ˈpʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puri?
Puri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUR). Broken into parts: PUUR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say puri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊri/ and the British form is /ˈpʊəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.