How to Pronounce Purpose-built

To pronounce "purpose-built", say PURP-os-eb-uilt — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PURP-os-eb-uilt

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💡 Tip for remembering “purpose-built”

"purpose-built" has 4 syllables: purp-os-eb-uilt.

What does purpose-built mean?

adjective

  1. Designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose.

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Related words

purposefulpurpose-madedesignedspecificstyledcustomparticularspecialized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purpose-built"?▾

"Purpose-built" has 4 syllables: purp · os · eb · uilt.

What does "purpose-built" mean?▾

Purpose-built: Designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose.

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