How to Pronounce Purposes

To pronounce "purposes", say PURP-os-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜːpəsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɜːpəsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purposes”

"purposes" has 3 syllables: purp-os-es.

What does purposes mean?

noun

  1. An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
  2. A result that is desired; an intention.

verb

  1. To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
  2. (passive) To design for some purpose.

Synonyms

determinationintentionresolutionaimplanreasonmatterintendedintendmean

Related words

intentionintentresolvefunctiondeterminationproposeuserole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purposes"?▾

"Purposes" has 3 syllables: purp · os · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "purposes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purposes" is /ˈpɜːpəsɪz/.

What does "purposes" mean?▾

Purposes: An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

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