How to pronounce purportedly
Say it like per-POR-tid-lee. Purportedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- per
- POR
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purportedly 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 "o" in go.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of purportedly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PAW-tud-lee.
What does purportedly mean?
- As appears to be true or is stated or accepted to be (though might not be so).
Where does purportedly come from?
From purported + -ly.
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Questions about saying purportedly
How do you pronounce purportedly?
Say per-POR-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpoʊrtɪdli/. In British English it is /pəˈpɔːtədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purportedly?
Purportedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: per · POR · tid · lee.
Is purportedly 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 /pəˈpɔːtədli/ (puh-PAW-tud-lee).