To pronounce "purlieu", say PURL-ieu — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
purlieu
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PURL-ieu
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"purlieu" has 2 syllables: purl-ieu. It rhymes with pourlieu, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pourlieu — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Purlieu" has 2 syllables: purl · ieu.
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