How to pronounce purposedly
Say it like PUR-puh-sid-lee. Purposedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- sid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purposedly 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.
- sidKeep 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 purposedly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-puh-sid-lee.
What does purposedly mean?
- According to purpose or design; on purpose
Where does purposedly come from?
From purposed + -ly.
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Questions about saying purposedly
How do you pronounce purposedly?
Say PUR-puh-sid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəsɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəsɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purposedly?
Purposedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · sid · lee.
Is purposedly 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 /ˈpɜːpəsɪdli/ (PUR-puh-sid-lee).