How to pronounce purloined
Say it like per-LOYND. Purloined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOYND).
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- per
- LOYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purloined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- LOYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of purloined
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-LOYND.
What does purloined mean?
- simple past and past participle of purloin How to pronounce purloin
Words that rhyme with purloined
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Questions about saying purloined
How do you pronounce purloined?
Say per-LOYND. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈlɔɪnd/. In British English it is /pəˈlɔɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purloined?
Purloined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOYND). Broken into parts: per · LOYND.
Is purloined 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 /pəˈlɔɪnd/ (puh-LOYND).