How to pronounce purifying
Say it like PYUUR-uh-fy-ing. Purifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
- PYUUR
- uh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purifying
American and British speakers say purifying in essentially the same way: /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYUUR-uh-fy-ing.
What does purifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of purify How to pronounce purify
- An act of purification.“These ritual purifyings have taken place for thousands of years.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- adulterating
Questions about saying purifying
How do you pronounce purifying?
Say PYUUR-uh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purifying?
Purifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say purifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.