How to Pronounce Puritan

To pronounce "puritan", say PUR-it-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “puritan”

"puritan" has 3 syllables: pur-it-an.

What does puritan mean?

noun

  1. (often disapproving) a puritanical person

adjective

  1. (often disapproving) acting or behaving according to the Puritan morals (e.g. propagating modesty), especially with regard to pleasure, nudity and sex

Synonyms

prudepuritanical

Related words

puritanicalprudenonindulgentbluepuritanicprigasceticpietist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puritan"?▾

"Puritan" has 3 syllables: pur · it · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "puritan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puritan" is /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/.

What does "puritan" mean?▾

Puritan: (often disapproving) a puritanical person

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