How to pronounce purifier
Say it like PYUUR-uh-fy-er. Purifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- uh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purifier 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of purifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PYUUR-uh-fy-uh.
What does purifier mean?
- A person or device that purifies (by removing impurities).
Where does purifier come from?
From purify + -er.
Questions about saying purifier
How do you pronounce purifier?
Say PYUUR-uh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purifier?
Purifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uh · fy · er.
Is purifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪə/ (PYUUR-uh-fy-uh).