How to pronounce purposefully
Say it like PUR-pus-fuh-lee. Purposefully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɝpəsfəli/PUR-pus-fuh-lee
UK British/ˈpɜːpəsfəli/PUR-pus-fuh-lee
- PUR
- pus
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purposefully 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.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of purposefully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-pus-fuh-lee.
What does purposefully mean?
adverb
- In a purposeful (“resolute, determined”) manner: resolutely, determinedly.“I strode purposefully across the room.”
- In a purposeful (“intentional”) manner: intentionally, on purpose, purposely, deliberately.
Where does purposefully come from?
From purposeful + -ly.
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Questions about saying purposefully
How do you pronounce purposefully?
Say PUR-pus-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəsfəli/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəsfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purposefully?
Purposefully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · pus · fuh · lee.
Is purposefully 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 /ˈpɜːpəsfəli/ (PUR-pus-fuh-lee).