How to pronounce purpureal
Say it like pur-PYUUR-ee-ul. Purpureal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYUUR).
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- pur
- PYUUR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purpureal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- PYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purpureal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-PYOOR-ih-ul.
What does purpureal mean?
- Of a purple color.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with purpureal
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Questions about saying purpureal
How do you pronounce purpureal?
Say pur-PYUUR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /pɝˈpjʊriəl/. In British English it is /pɜːˈpjʊərɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purpureal?
Purpureal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: pur · PYUUR · ee · ul.
Is purpureal 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 /pɜːˈpjʊərɪəl/ (pur-PYOOR-ih-ul).