How to pronounce purveyor
Say it like per-VAY-er. Purveyor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- per
- VAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purveyor 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purveyor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VAY-uh.
What does purveyor mean?
- One who purveys (“furnishes, provides; gets, procures”); a supplier; specifically, one in the business of supplying food or other necessary material goods; a provisioner.“The merchants are the purveyors of fine selections.”
- A person or group that promotes or spreads an idea, a viewpoint, etc.“purveyors of false information”
Where does purveyor come from?
From Middle English purveiour (“one who procures or supplies necessities, provider; city, military, religious, or household employee in charge of provisions, steward; one in charge, overseer; one who goes ahead to prepare the way, forerunne
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Questions about saying purveyor
How do you pronounce purveyor?
Say per-VAY-er. The American pronunciation is /pərˈveɪər/. In British English it is /pəˈveɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purveyor?
Purveyor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: per · VAY · er.
Is purveyor 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 /pəˈveɪə/ (puh-VAY-uh).