How to pronounce purposeless
Say it like PUR-puh-slus. Purposeless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- slus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purposeless 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.
- slusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purposeless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-puh-slus.
What does purposeless mean?
- Without purpose.
Where does purposeless come from?
From purpose + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying purposeless
How do you pronounce purposeless?
Say PUR-puh-slus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəsləs/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purposeless?
Purposeless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · slus.
Is purposeless 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 /ˈpɜːpəsləs/ (PUR-puh-slus).