How to pronounce purified
Say it like PYUUR-uh-fyde. Purified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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US American/ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪd/PYUUR-uh-fyde
UK British/ˈpjʊərɪfaɪɪŋ/PYOOR-rih-fy-ing
- PYUUR
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purified 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of purified
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: PYOOR-rih-fy-ing.
What does purified mean?
adjective
- Made or rendered pure or more pure.“He will only drink purified water.”
- simple past and past participle of purify How to pronounce purify
Questions about saying purified
How do you pronounce purified?
Say PYUUR-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purified?
Purified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uh · fyde.
Is purified pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪɪŋ/ (PYOOR-rih-fy-ing).