How to Pronounce Purism

To pronounce "purism", say PUR-ism — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PUR-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “purism”

"purism" has 2 syllables: pur-ism.

What does purism mean?

noun

  1. An insistence on pure or unmixed forms.
  2. An insistence on the traditionally correct way of doing things.

Related words

neo-purismpuritanismprecisionistprudificationpersismsumpsimusprettyismpurgen

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How many syllables are in "purism"?▾

"Purism" has 2 syllables: pur · ism.

What does "purism" mean?▾

Purism: An insistence on pure or unmixed forms.

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