How to pronounce puritans
Say it like PYUUR-uh-tunz. Puritans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- uh
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puritans 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puritans
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PYUUR-uh-tunz.
What does puritans mean?
- plural of puritan How to pronounce puritan
Questions about saying puritans
How do you pronounce puritans?
Say PYUUR-uh-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrətənz/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊrətənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puritans?
Puritans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uh · tunz.
Is puritans 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 /ˈpjʊrətənz/ (PYUUR-uh-tunz).