How to Pronounce "pureblood"
word
ˈpjʊrˌblʌd
PYOOR-blud
ˈpjʊəˌblʌd
PYOO-uh-blud
Definition
A person or animal whose parents are from the same breed, group, or background. In fiction like Harry Potter, it means someone whose family is entirely magical or of the same group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpjʊrˌblʌd
British English
ˈpjʊəˌblʌd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PYOOR-blud
UK
PYOO-uh-blud
Listen in Context
He is a pureblood wizard from an old family.
Some people believe their dog is a pureblood.
In the story, only purebloods could join the secret club.
Some purebloods in the book look down on others.