How to pronounce purulent
Say it like PYUUR-oo-lunt. Purulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR).
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- PYUUR
- oo
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purulent 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.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purulent
American and British speakers say purulent in essentially the same way: /ˈpjʊrulənt/ in the US and /ˈpjʊruːlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYUUR-oo-lunt.
What does purulent mean?
- Consisting of pus.
- Leaking or seeping pus.“purulent inflammation”
Where does purulent come from?
Borrowed from Middle French purulent, from Latin pūrulentus, from pūs (“pus”).
Questions about saying purulent
How do you pronounce purulent?
Say PYUUR-oo-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjʊrulənt/. In British English it is /ˈpjʊruːlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purulent?
Purulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: PYUUR · oo · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say purulent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjʊrulənt/ and the British form is /ˈpjʊruːlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.