How to Pronounce Multipurpose

To pronounce "multipurpose", say MULT-ip-urp-os-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

MULT-ip-urp-os-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “multipurpose”

"multipurpose" has 5 syllables: mult-ip-urp-os-e. It rhymes with purpose and all-purpose, if that helps it stick.

What does multipurpose mean?

adjective

  1. Designed or intended to fit more than one type of function or application; having multiple uses.

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Words that rhyme with multipurpose

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purposeall-purpose

Related words

utileusefulmultifunctionalmulti-purposemultifunctionmultifacetedmultidimensionalpolyvalent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "multipurpose"?▾

"Multipurpose" has 5 syllables: mult · ip · urp · os · e.

What does "multipurpose" mean?▾

Multipurpose: Designed or intended to fit more than one type of function or application; having multiple uses.

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