How to Pronounce All-purpose

To pronounce "all-purpose", say ALLP-urp-os-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

ALLP-urp-os-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “all-purpose”

"all-purpose" has 4 syllables: allp-urp-os-e. It rhymes with purpose and multipurpose, if that helps it stick.

What does all-purpose mean?

adjective

  1. For all purposes; general-purpose

Synonyms

multi-purpose

Words that rhyme with all-purpose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

purposemultipurpose

Related words

general-purposegeneralmulti-purposemultipurposeall-in-oneuniversalmultipurposefulall-around

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "all-purpose"?▾

"All-purpose" has 4 syllables: allp · urp · os · e.

What does "all-purpose" mean?▾

All-purpose: For all purposes; general-purpose

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