How to pronounce puritanism
Say it like PYUUR-uh-tuh-niz-um. Puritanism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce puritanism. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PYUUR
- uh
- tuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puritanism 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puritanism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PYUUR-uh-tuh-niz-um.
What does puritanism mean?
- Strict and austere religious conduct.
- Extreme strictness regarding moral scruples.
Where does puritanism come from?
Borrowed from French puritanisme, equivalent to puritan + -ism.
Questions about saying puritanism
How do you pronounce puritanism?
Say PYUUR-uh-tuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrətəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊrətəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puritanism?
Puritanism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uh · tuh · niz · um.
Is puritanism 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 /ˈpjʊrətəˌnɪzəm/ (PYUUR-uh-tuh-niz-um).