How to pronounce purfling
Say it like PUR-fuh-ling. Purfling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- fuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purfling 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purfling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-fuh-ling.
What does purfling mean?
- Two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-colored strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint.“The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful.”
- An ornament consisting of purfle.
- present participle and gerund of purfle How to pronounce purfle
Questions about saying purfling
How do you pronounce purfling?
Say PUR-fuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝfəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːfəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purfling?
Purfling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · fuh · ling.
Is purfling 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 /ˈpɜːfəlɪŋ/ (PUR-fuh-ling).