How to pronounce blurple
Say it like BLUR-pul. Blurple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUR).
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- BLUR
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blurple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blurple
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLUR-pul.
What does blurple mean?
- A bluish-purple color that is more blue than violet.
- Of this color.
Where does blurple come from?
Blend of blue + purple.
Words that rhyme with blurple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blurple.
Questions about saying blurple
How do you pronounce blurple?
Say BLUR-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɝpəl/. In British English it is /ˈblɜːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blurple?
Blurple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUR). Broken into parts: BLUR · pul.
Is blurple pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblɜːpəl/ (BLUR-pul).