How to pronounce purulence
Say it like PYUUR-uu-luns. Purulence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- uu
- luns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purulence 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.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purulence
American and British speakers say purulence in essentially the same way: /ˈpjʊrʊləns/ in the US and /ˈpjʊrʊləns/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYUUR-uu-luns.
What does purulence mean?
- The condition of containing or discharging pus.
- Pus.
Questions about saying purulence
How do you pronounce purulence?
Say PYUUR-uu-luns. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrʊləns/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊrʊləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purulence?
Purulence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · uu · luns.
Do Americans and Brits say purulence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjʊrʊləns/ and the British form is /ˈpjʊrʊləns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.