How to pronounce purity
Say it like PYUUR-uh-tee. Purity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of purity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PYOOR-rih-ee.
What does purity mean?
- being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
- the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil
- a woman's virtue or chastity
Where does purity come from?
From pure + -ity, from Old French purete, from Latin puritas.
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Words that rhyme with purity
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Questions about saying purity
How do you pronounce purity?
Say PYUUR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrəti/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊərɪi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purity?
Purity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uh · tee.
Is purity 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 /ˈpjʊərɪi/ (PYOOR-rih-ee).