How to Pronounce Impurity

To pronounce "impurity", say IMP-ur-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “impurity

"impurity" has 3 syllables: imp-ur-ity. It rhymes with obscurity and security, if that helps it stick.

What does impurity mean?

noun

  1. The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.

    Even animals in the Jewish system cause impurity only when they are dead.

  2. A component or additive that renders something else impure.

    The impurities in the iron ore made extraction of the iron very difficult.

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How many syllables are in "impurity"?

"Impurity" has 3 syllables: imp · ur · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "impurity"?

The IPA transcription of "impurity" is /ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/.

What does "impurity" mean?

Impurity: The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.

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