Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
pureza
purity
Latin America
Simplified: poo-REH-sah
IPA: pu'ɾe.sa
Spain
Simplified: poo-REH-thah
IPA: pu'ɾe.θa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pu
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
re
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
za
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low