How to pronounce puritan
Say it like PYUUR-uh-tun. Puritan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- uh
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puritan 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puritan
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PYUUR-uh-tun.
What does puritan mean?
- someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures
- a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
- a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
Questions about saying puritan
How do you pronounce puritan?
Say PYUUR-uh-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrətən/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊrətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puritan?
Puritan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uh · tun.
Is puritan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpjʊrətən/ (PYUUR-uh-tun).