How to Pronounce Purfle

To pronounce "purfle", say PURFL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜːfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɜːfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purfle”

"purfle" has 2 syllables: purfl-e. It rhymes with purfile and werfel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: purfile — easy to mix up when writing.

What does purfle mean?

noun

  1. An ornamental border on clothing, furniture or a violin; beading, stringing.
  2. An ornament consisting of a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or gold studs or mountings.

verb

  1. To decorate (wood, cloth etc.) with a purfle or ornamental border; to border.
  2. To ornament with a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or with gold studs or mountings.

Words that rhyme with purfle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

purfilewerfel

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purfle"?▾

"Purfle" has 2 syllables: purfl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "purfle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purfle" is /ˈpɜːfəl/.

What does "purfle" mean?▾

Purfle: An ornamental border on clothing, furniture or a violin; beading, stringing.

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