How to Pronounce Purposive

To pronounce "purposive", say PURP-os-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpəːpəsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpəːpəsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purposive”

"purposive" has 4 syllables: purp-os-iv-e.

What does purposive mean?

adjective

  1. Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.
  2. Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.

Synonyms

deliberateintentionalpurposefuldeterminedresolute

Related words

purposefulgoal-directednonrandomintentionalwilfuldeliberatefunctionalexpedient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purposive"?▾

"Purposive" has 4 syllables: purp · os · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "purposive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purposive" is /ˈpəːpəsɪv/.

What does "purposive" mean?▾

Purposive: Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.

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