How to Pronounce Purloin

To pronounce "purloin", say PURL-oin — 2 syllables, IPA /pɜːˈlɔɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɜːˈlɔɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “purloin”

"purloin" has 2 syllables: purl-oin. It rhymes with enjoin and conjoin, if that helps it stick.

What does purloin mean?

verb

  1. To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.
  2. To commit theft; to thieve.

Words that rhyme with purloin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enjoinconjoingroinsoignequoinadjoinrejoingroynejoinlointenderloincoin

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purloin"?▾

"Purloin" has 2 syllables: purl · oin.

What is the IPA transcription of "purloin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purloin" is /pɜːˈlɔɪn/.

What does "purloin" mean?▾

Purloin: To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.

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