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