How to Pronounce Purple

To pronounce "purple", say PURPL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purple”

"purple" has 2 syllables: purpl-e.

What does purple mean?

noun

  1. A colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta.
  2. (colour theory) Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red.

verb

  1. To turn purple in colour.
  2. To dye purple.

adjective

  1. Having a colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue.
  2. Not predominantly red or blue, but having a mixture of Democrat and Republican support, as in purple state, purple city.

Synonyms

purpureal

Antonyms

nonpurple

Related words

empurplepurplishpurpuratepurplenessempurpledvioletcoloredcolorful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purple"?▾

"Purple" has 2 syllables: purpl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "purple"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purple" is /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/.

What does "purple" mean?▾

Purple: A colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta.

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