How to Pronounce Pur

To pronounce "pur", say PUR — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “pur”

"pur" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: purr, pere, per — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pur mean?

noun

  1. The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
  2. A throaty, seductive sound of pleasure made by a person.

verb

  1. Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.
  2. To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

Words that rhyme with pur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pur"?▾

"Pur" has one syllable.

What does "pur" mean?▾

Pur: The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.

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