How to pronounce purred
Say it like PURD. Purred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɝd/PURD
UK British/pɜːd/PURD
- PURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of purred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PURD.
What does purred mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of purr How to pronounce purr
Words that rhyme with purred
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Questions about saying purred
How do you pronounce purred?
Say PURD. The American pronunciation is /pɝd/. In British English it is /pɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purred?
Purred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PURD.
Is purred 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 /pɜːd/ (PURD).