How to pronounce purfle
Say it like PUR-ful. Purfle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purfle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purfle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-ful.
What does purfle mean?
- An ornamental border on clothing, furniture or a violin; beading, stringing.
- An ornamental border, edge, or line of a different tincture or material.
- To ornament with purfle.
Where does purfle come from?
From Old French porfiler, from Latin pro- + filum (“thread”).
Questions about saying purfle
How do you pronounce purfle?
Say PUR-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝfəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purfle?
Purfle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · ful.
Is purfle 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 /ˈpɜːfəl/ (PUR-ful).