How to Pronounce Purity

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpjɔːɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purity”

"purity" has 2 syllables: pur-ity. It rhymes with obscurity and security, if that helps it stick.

What does purity mean?

noun

  1. The state or degree of being pure.

Antonyms

impurity

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Words that rhyme with purity

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obscuritysecurityinsecuritysuretyduritymaturityimpurityimmaturity

Related words

purenesssinlessnessinnocencehonorhonourcleanpurevirginity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purity"?▾

"Purity" has 2 syllables: pur · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "purity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purity" is /ˈpjɔːɹɪti/.

What does "purity" mean?▾

Purity: The state or degree of being pure.

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