To pronounce "purlin", say PURL-in — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈpɜːɹlɪn]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
purlin
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/[ˈpɜːɹlɪn]/
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"purlin" has 2 syllables: purl-in. It rhymes with perlin and curlin, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Purlin" has 2 syllables: purl · in.
The IPA transcription of "purlin" is /[ˈpɜːɹlɪn]/.
Purlin: A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.
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