How to pronounce puritanical
Say it like pyer-ih-TAN-ih-kul. Puritanical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAN).
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- pyer
- ih
- TAN
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puritanical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puritanical
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pyoo-uh-rih-TAN-ih-kul.
What does puritanical mean?
- Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
- Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid (often used by way of reproach or contempt).
- One who holds puritanical attitudes.
Where does puritanical come from?
From puritanic + -al.
Words that rhyme with puritanical
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Questions about saying puritanical
How do you pronounce puritanical?
Say pyer-ih-TAN-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /pjɚɪˈtænɪkəl/. In British English it is /pjuərɪˈtænɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puritanical?
Puritanical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAN). Broken into parts: pyer · ih · TAN · ih · kul.
Is puritanical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /pjuərɪˈtænɪkəl/ (pyoo-uh-rih-TAN-ih-kul).