How to pronounce purveying
Say it like per-VAY-ing. Purveying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- per
- VAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purveying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purveying
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VAY-ing.
What does purveying mean?
- present participle and gerund of purvey How to pronounce purvey
Words that rhyme with purveying
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Questions about saying purveying
How do you pronounce purveying?
Say per-VAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈveɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈveɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purveying?
Purveying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: per · VAY · ing.
Is purveying 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 /pəˈveɪɪŋ/ (puh-VAY-ing).