How to Pronounce Purely

To pronounce "purely", say PUR-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpjɔːli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpjɔːli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purely”

"purely" has 2 syllables: pur-ely. It rhymes with demurely and surely, if that helps it stick.

What does purely mean?

adverb

  1. Wholly; really, completely.
  2. Solely; exclusively; merely, simply.

Synonyms

guiltlesslysinlesslypristinelyunadulteratedlyundilutedlyalonethoroughlytotally

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Words that rhyme with purely

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demurelysurelysecurelyprematurely

Related words

strictlyaltogetherwhollycompletelyentirelytotallyutterlyfully

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purely"?▾

"Purely" has 2 syllables: pur · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "purely"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purely" is /ˈpjɔːli/.

What does "purely" mean?▾

Purely: Wholly; really, completely.

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