How to pronounce purported
Say it like per-POR-tid. Purported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- per
- POR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purported 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purported
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PAW-tid.
What does purported mean?
- Supposed, or assumed to be.
- Normally assumed to be.
- Said or claimed by some individuals to be real or true or to have happened, although this may not be the case.
- simple past and past participle of purport How to pronounce purport
Where does purported come from?
From purport + -ed.
Words that rhyme with purported
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Questions about saying purported
How do you pronounce purported?
Say per-POR-tid. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈpɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purported?
Purported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: per · POR · tid.
Is purported 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 /pəˈpɔːtɪd/ (puh-PAW-tid).