How to pronounce purples
Say it like PUR-pulz. Purples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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US American/ˈpɝpəlz/PUR-pulz
UK British/ˈpɜːpəlz/PUR-pulz
- PUR
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purples 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purples
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-pulz.
What does purples mean?
noun
- plural of purple How to pronounce purple
- Swine fever or hog cholera.
- Earcockle.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of purple How to pronounce purple
Questions about saying purples
How do you pronounce purples?
Say PUR-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purples?
Purples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · pulz.
Is purples 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 /ˈpɜːpəlz/ (PUR-pulz).