How to Pronounce "purify"
word
ˈpjʊɹəˌfaɪ
PYOO-ruh-fye
pjˈʊɹɪfˌaɪ
pyoo-RIH-fye
Definition
To make something clean and free from dirt, chemicals, or anything harmful. It can also mean to make something morally or spiritually pure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpjʊɹəˌfaɪ
British English
pjˈʊɹɪfˌaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PYOO-ruh-fye
UK
pyoo-RIH-fye
Listen in Context
We must purify the water before drinking it.
Plants help to purify the air.
They want to purify the river.
Some people try to purify their minds through meditation.