To pronounce "purposely", say PURP-os-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜːpəsli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɜːpəsli/
IPA
"purposely" has 3 syllables: purp-os-ely.
adverb
"Purposely" has 3 syllables: purp · os · ely.
The IPA transcription of "purposely" is /ˈpɜːpəsli/.
Purposely: On purpose; intentionally
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