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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pur
  • 6 letters
Syllables
pur-ple: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PUR-ple.
Pronunciation
/ˈpɝpəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pur-ple.

Words that rhyme with purple

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide purple into syllables?

purple divides as pur-ple. pur-ple: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in purple?

Purple has 2 syllables (pur-ple).

Which syllable is stressed in purple?

The stressed syllable in purple is pur. The 1st syllable is stressed: PUR-ple.

How do you pronounce purple?

/ˈpɝpəl/ in American English.