To pronounce "purports", say PURP-orts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"purports" has 2 syllables: purp-orts. It rhymes with sports and quartz, if that helps it stick.
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“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.
"Purports" has 2 syllables: purp · orts.
Purports: To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
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