How to pronounce purists
Say it like PYUUR-ists. Purists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- ists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purists 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.
- istsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purists
American and British speakers say purists in essentially the same way: /ˈpjʊrɪsts/ in the US and /ˈpjʊrɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYUUR-ists.
What does purists mean?
- plural of purist How to pronounce purist
Questions about saying purists
How do you pronounce purists?
Say PYUUR-ists. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊrɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purists?
Purists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · ists.
Do Americans and Brits say purists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjʊrɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈpjʊrɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.