How to pronounce purify
Say it like PYUUR-uh-fy. Purify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purify 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.
American vs British pronunciation of purify
American and British speakers say purify in essentially the same way: /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOOR-rih-fy.
What does purify mean?
- To cleanse, or rid of impurities.
- To free from guilt or sin.
- To become pure.
Where does purify come from?
From Middle English purifien, purifyen, from Old French purifier, purifiier, from Latin pūrificō, pūrificāre, from pūrus (“pure; clean”).
Questions about saying purify
How do you pronounce purify?
Say PYUUR-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purify?
Purify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say purify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.