How to pronounce purslane
Say it like PUR-slun. Purslane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- slun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purslane 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.
- slunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purslane
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-slun.
What does purslane mean?
- Any of the family Portulacaceae (order Caryophyllales) of succulent plants.
- common purslane or summer purslane (Portulaca oleracea), a widely-grown edible plant
- moss-rose purslane, moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora)
Where does purslane come from?
From Old French porcelaine, probably an alteration of Latin porcilaca (“purslane”) (related to portulaca (“purslane”)) to assimilate it with porcelaine (“porcelain”).
Questions about saying purslane
How do you pronounce purslane?
Say PUR-slun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝslən/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːslən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purslane?
Purslane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · slun.
Is purslane 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 /ˈpɜːslən/ (PUR-slun).