To pronounce "purloo", say PURL-oo — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
purloo
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PURL-oo
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"purloo" has 2 syllables: purl-oo. It rhymes with curlew, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Purloo" has 2 syllables: purl · oo.
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