How to Pronounce Purled

To pronounce "purled", say PURL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

PURL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “purled”

"purled" has 2 syllables: purl-ed. It rhymes with world and netherworld, if that helps it stick.

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

What does purled mean?

verb

  1. To decorate with fringe or embroidered edge

    “Needlework purled with gold.”

  2. An inverted stitch producing ribbing etc

    “Knit one, purl two.”

verb

  1. To upset, to spin, capsize, fall heavily, fall headlong.

    “The huntsman was purled from his horse.”

verb

  1. To flow with a murmuring sound in swirls and eddies.
  2. To rise in circles, ripples, or undulations; to curl; to mantle.

Words that rhyme with purled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

worldnetherworldhurleddreamworldwhirledunderworldswirledfurledtwirledwhorledunfurled

Related words

whirlpoolswirlwhirlgurgeeddylongingroseriver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purled"?▾

"Purled" has 2 syllables: purl · ed.

What does "purled" mean?▾

Purled: To decorate with fringe or embroidered edge

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