How to pronounce purplish
Say it like PUR-plish. Purplish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- plish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purplish 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.
- plishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purplish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-plish.
What does purplish mean?
- Somewhat purple in color/color.
Where does purplish come from?
From purple + -ish.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying purplish
How do you pronounce purplish?
Say PUR-plish. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝplɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːplɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purplish?
Purplish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · plish.
Is purplish 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 /ˈpɜːplɪʃ/ (PUR-plish).