How to pronounce purification
Say it like pyuur-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Purification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- pyuur
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purification
American and British speakers say purification in essentially the same way: /ˌpjʊrəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpjʊrəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyuur-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does purification mean?
- The act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.“air purification”
- A religious act or rite in which a defiled person is made clean or free from sin.“purification of the soul”
- The pouring of wine into the chalice to rinse it after communion, the wine being then drunk by the priest.
Where does purification come from?
From Old French purificacion, from Latin pūrificātiō.
Words that rhyme with purification
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Questions about saying purification
How do you pronounce purification?
Say pyuur-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpjʊrəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpjʊrəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purification?
Purification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: pyuur · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say purification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpjʊrəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpjʊrəfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.