How to pronounce purvey
Say it like per-VAY. Purvey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- per
- VAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purvey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of purvey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VAY.
What does purvey mean?
- To furnish or provide.
- To procure; to get.
Where does purvey come from?
From Middle English purveyen, from Anglo-Norman purveer, purveir et al., Old French porveeir, porveoir, from Latin prōvidēre (“to provide”).
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Questions about saying purvey
How do you pronounce purvey?
Say per-VAY. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈveɪ/. In British English it is /pəˈveɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purvey?
Purvey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: per · VAY.
Is purvey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈveɪ/ (puh-VAY).