To pronounce "purposively", say PURP-os-iv-ely — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PURP-os-iv-ely
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"purposively" has 4 syllables: purp-os-iv-ely.
"Purposively" has 4 syllables: purp · os · iv · ely.
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