How to pronounce purports
Say it like per-PORTS. Purports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORTS).
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- per
- PORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purports 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.
- PORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of purports
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PAWTS.
What does purports mean?
- plural of purport How to pronounce purport
- third-person singular simple present indicative of purport How to pronounce purport
Words that rhyme with purports
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of purports.
Questions about saying purports
How do you pronounce purports?
Say per-PORTS. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɔrts/. In British English it is /pəˈpɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purports?
Purports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORTS). Broken into parts: per · PORTS.
Is purports 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 /pəˈpɔːts/ (puh-PAWTS).