To pronounce "purporting", say PURP-ort-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PURP-ort-ing
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"purporting" has 3 syllables: purp-ort-ing. It rhymes with thwarting and courting, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.”
“He purported to become an international man of affairs.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Purporting" has 3 syllables: purp · ort · ing.
Purporting: To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
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