How to pronounce purport
Say it like per-PORT. Purport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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- per
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purport 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.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of purport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PAWT.
What does purport mean?
- To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately).“He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.”
- To intend.“He purported to become an international man of affairs.”
- Import, an intention or purpose.
Where does purport come from?
From Middle English purporten, from Anglo-Norman purporter and Old French porporter (“convey, contain, carry”), from pur-, from Latin pro (“forth”) + Old French porter (“carry”), from Latin portō (“carry”).
Words that rhyme with purport
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Questions about saying purport
How do you pronounce purport?
Say per-PORT. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /pəˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purport?
Purport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: per · PORT.
Is purport 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 /pəˈpɔːt/ (puh-PAWT).