How to pronounce purply
Say it like PUR-puh-lee. Purply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purply 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.
- puhKeep 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 purply
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-puh-lee.
What does purply mean?
- Of or having somewhat of a purple color or hue.
Where does purply come from?
From purple + -y.
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Questions about saying purply
How do you pronounce purply?
Say PUR-puh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəli/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purply?
Purply has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · lee.
Is purply 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 /ˈpɜːpəli/ (PUR-puh-lee).