How to pronounce purview
Say it like PUR-vyoo. Purview has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- vyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purview pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of purview
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-vyoo.
What does purview mean?
- The enacting part of a statute.
- The scope of a statute.
- Scope or range of interest or control.
Where does purview come from?
From Middle English purveu (“proviso”), from Anglo-Norman purveu est (“it is provided”), or purveu que (“provided that”) (statutory language), from Old French porveü (“provided”), past participle of porveoir (“to provide”), from Latin prōvideō (see provide).
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Questions about saying purview
How do you pronounce purview?
Say PUR-vyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝˌvju/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːˌvjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purview?
Purview has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · vyoo.
Is purview 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 /ˈpɜːˌvjuː/ (PUR-vyoo).