How to pronounce purpure
Say it like puh-PYOOR. Purpure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOOR).
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- puh
- PYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purpure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of purpure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PYOOR.
What does purpure mean?
- A purple color on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees clockwise.
- In blazon, of the color purple.
Where does purpure come from?
From Middle English purpure, from Old English purpure and Old French purpure (“purple”); both from Latin purpura.
Words that rhyme with purpure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of purpure.
Questions about saying purpure
How do you pronounce purpure?
Say puh-PYOOR. The American pronunciation is /pəˈpjʊr/. In British English it is /pəˈpjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purpure?
Purpure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOOR). Broken into parts: puh · PYOOR.
Is purpure 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 /pəˈpjʊə/ (puh-PYOOR).