To pronounce "purdue", say PURD-ue — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
purdue
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PURD-ue
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"purdue" has 2 syllables: purd-ue. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: perdue — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Purdue" has 2 syllables: purd · ue.
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