How to pronounce purpositively
Say it like PER-puh-suh-div-lih. Purpositively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- puh
- suh
- div
- lih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purpositively 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purpositively
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUH-puh-suh-div-lih.
What does purpositively mean?
- In a purpositive manner.
Where does purpositively come from?
From purpositive + -ly.
Questions about saying purpositively
How do you pronounce purpositively?
Say PER-puh-suh-div-lih. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɚpəsədɪvlɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpəpəsədɪvlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purpositively?
Purpositively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · puh · suh · div · lih.
Is purpositively 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 /ˈpəpəsədɪvlɪ/ (PUH-puh-suh-div-lih).