How to pronounce purring
Say it like PUR-ring. Purring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purring
American and British speakers say purring in essentially the same way: /ˈpɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɜrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUR-ring.
What does purring mean?
- present participle and gerund of purr How to pronounce purr
- A sound that purrs.
- Synonym of shin-kicking.
Words that rhyme with purring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of purring.
Questions about saying purring
How do you pronounce purring?
Say PUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purring?
Purring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say purring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɜrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.