How to Pronounce Purifying

To pronounce "purifying", say PUR-ify-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

PUR-ify-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “purifying”

"purifying" has 3 syllables: pur-ify-ing. It rhymes with gratifying and mystifying, if that helps it stick.

What does purifying mean?

verb

  1. To cleanse, or rid of impurities.
  2. To free from guilt or sin.

noun

  1. An act of purification.

    “These ritual purifyings have taken place for thousands of years.”

Antonyms

defile

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Words that rhyme with purifying

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gratifyingmystifyingedifyingterrifyingpryingsatisfyingelectrifyinghorrifyingtryingintensifyingunderlyingcrying

Related words

cleansingdetersivedetergentantisepticablutionarypurgingpurgatorialpurification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purifying"?▾

"Purifying" has 3 syllables: pur · ify · ing.

What does "purifying" mean?▾

Purifying: To cleanse, or rid of impurities.

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