How to pronounce purses
Say it like PUR-siz. Purses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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US American/ˈpɝsɪz/PUR-siz
UK British/ˈpɜːsɪz/PUR-siz
- PUR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-siz.
What does purses mean?
noun
- plural of purse How to pronounce purse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of purse How to pronounce purse
Questions about saying purses
How do you pronounce purses?
Say PUR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purses?
Purses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · siz.
Is purses 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 /ˈpɜːsɪz/ (PUR-siz).