How to Pronounce Puritanical

To pronounce "puritanical", say PUR-it-an-ic-al — 5 syllables, IPA /pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “puritanical”

"puritanical" has 5 syllables: pur-it-an-ic-al. It rhymes with tyrannical and manacle, if that helps it stick.

What does puritanical mean?

noun

  1. One who holds puritanical attitudes.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
  2. Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid (often used by way of reproach or contempt).

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Words that rhyme with puritanical

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tyrannicalmanaclebotanicalelectromechanicalpaniclesaniclepannikelmechanical

Related words

puritanprimpriggishprudishsquare-toedstraightlacedtight-lacedstraitlaced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puritanical"?▾

"Puritanical" has 5 syllables: pur · it · an · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "puritanical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puritanical" is /pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/.

What does "puritanical" mean?▾

Puritanical: One who holds puritanical attitudes.

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