How to Pronounce Pure

To pronounce "pure", say PUR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpjɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈpjɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pure”

"pure" has 2 syllables: pur-e. It rhymes with obscure and assure, if that helps it stick.

What does pure mean?

noun

  1. One who, or that which, is pure.

verb

  1. To hit (the ball) completely cleanly and accurately

    “Tiger Woods pured his first drive straight down the middle of the fairway.”

  2. To cleanse; to refine.

adjective

  1. Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
  2. Free of foreign material or pollutants.

Synonyms

innocent

Antonyms

applieddirtyflawedimpurecontaminated

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Words that rhyme with pure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obscureassureprocuredemurealluresecureendureensureimmaturesurereassuremature

Related words

pristineunadulteratedunalloyedundefiledundilutedunmixedimmaculateuncontaminated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pure"?▾

"Pure" has 2 syllables: pur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pure" is /ˈpjɔː/.

What does "pure" mean?▾

Pure: One who, or that which, is pure.

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