How to pronounce purplely
Say it like PUR-pul-lee. Purplely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- pul
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purplely 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of purplely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-pul-lee.
What does purplely mean?
- In a purple manner; with purple color.
- Misconstruction of purpley and purply: somewhat purple.
Where does purplely come from?
From purple + -ly.
Questions about saying purplely
How do you pronounce purplely?
Say PUR-pul-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəlli/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purplely?
Purplely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · pul · lee.
Is purplely 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 /ˈpɜːpəlli/ (PUR-pul-lee).