How to pronounce purree
Say it like PUUR-ee. Purree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUR).
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- PUUR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of purree
American and British speakers say purree in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊri/ in the US and /ˈpʊri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUR-ee.
What does purree mean?
- Alternative form of peri (“supernatural being in Persian and Indian folklore”).
- A measure of land said to be equivalent to about 3 acres.
Words that rhyme with purree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of purree.
Questions about saying purree
How do you pronounce purree?
Say PUUR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊri/. In British English it is /ˈpʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purree?
Purree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUR). Broken into parts: PUUR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say purree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊri/ and the British form is /ˈpʊri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.