To pronounce "general-purpose", say GEN-er-alp-urp-os-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"general-purpose" has 6 syllables: gen-er-alp-urp-os-e.
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"General-purpose" has 6 syllables: gen · er · alp · urp · os · e.
General-purpose: For general purposes; all-purpose
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