How to pronounce puristic
Say it like pyuh-RIS-tik. Puristic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS).
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- pyuh
- RIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puristic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puristic
American and British speakers say puristic in essentially the same way: /pjʊˈrɪstɪk/ in the US and /pjʊˈrɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyuh-RIS-tik.
What does puristic mean?
- Of, or relating to purism or purists.
Where does puristic come from?
From purist + -ic.
Words that rhyme with puristic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puristic.
Questions about saying puristic
How do you pronounce puristic?
Say pyuh-RIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /pjʊˈrɪstɪk/. In British English it is /pjʊˈrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puristic?
Puristic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS). Broken into parts: pyuh · RIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say puristic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjʊˈrɪstɪk/ and the British form is /pjʊˈrɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.