How to Pronounce Purpure

To pronounce "purpure", say PURP-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈpjʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈpjʊə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purpure”

"purpure" has 3 syllables: purp-ur-e.

What does purpure mean?

noun

  1. A purple colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees clockwise.

adjective

  1. In blazon, of the colour purple.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purpure"?▾

"Purpure" has 3 syllables: purp · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "purpure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purpure" is /pəˈpjʊə/.

What does "purpure" mean?▾

Purpure: A purple colour on a coat of arms, represented in engraving by diagonal parallel lines 45 degrees clockwise.

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