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