How many syllables in purpose?

Syllables in purpose

2

pur·pose

Purpose has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say purpose

Pronunciation/ˈpɝpəs/
2 syllables, PUR-pose · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say purpose slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pur, pose. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with purpose

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Questions

How many syllables are in purpose?
Purpose has two syllables.
How do you divide purpose into syllables?
Purpose divides as pur-pose.
Which syllable is stressed in purpose?
The first syllable (PUR-pose).

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