How to Pronounce Pursed

To pronounce "pursed", say PURS-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

PURS-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “pursed”

"pursed" has 2 syllables: purs-ed. It rhymes with coerced and burst, if that helps it stick.

What does pursed mean?

verb

  1. To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.
  2. To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit.

Synonyms

pucker

Words that rhyme with pursed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coercedburstcursedimmersedfirstoutburstcloudburstthirsttraverseddispersedinterspersedheadfirst

Related words

puckerlippedpuckeredmouthclenchedlippinglippencurled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pursed"?▾

"Pursed" has 2 syllables: purs · ed.

What does "pursed" mean?▾

Pursed: To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.

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