How to pronounce purveyed
Say it like per-VAYD. Purveyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD).
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- per
- VAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purveyed 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.
- VAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of purveyed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VAYD.
What does purveyed mean?
- simple past and past participle of purvey How to pronounce purvey
Words that rhyme with purveyed
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Questions about saying purveyed
How do you pronounce purveyed?
Say per-VAYD. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈveɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈveɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purveyed?
Purveyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYD). Broken into parts: per · VAYD.
Is purveyed 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 /pəˈveɪd/ (puh-VAYD).