How to pronounce purpositive
Say it like PER-puh-suh-div. Purpositive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- puh
- suh
- div
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purpositive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- divKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purpositive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUH-puh-suh-div.
What does purpositive mean?
- Rare form of purposive How to pronounce purposive
Where does purpositive come from?
From purpose + -tive.
Questions about saying purpositive
How do you pronounce purpositive?
Say PER-puh-suh-div. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɚpəsədɪv/. In British English it is /ˈpəpəsədɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purpositive?
Purpositive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · puh · suh · div.
Is purpositive 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 /ˈpəpəsədɪv/ (PUH-puh-suh-div).