How to pronounce putrefy
Say it like PYOO-truh-fy. Putrefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- truh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putrefy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of putrefy
American and British speakers say putrefy in essentially the same way: /ˈpjutrəfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈpjuːtrəfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-truh-fy.
What does putrefy mean?
- To fester or rot and exude a fetid stench.
- To become filled with a pus-like or bile-like substance.
- To reach an advanced stage of decomposition.
Where does putrefy come from?
From Middle French putréfier.
Questions about saying putrefy
How do you pronounce putrefy?
Say PYOO-truh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjutrəfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːtrəfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putrefy?
Putrefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · truh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say putrefy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjutrəfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːtrəfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.