How to Pronounce Purser

To pronounce "purser", say PURS-er — 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-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “purser”

"purser" has 2 syllables: purs-er. It rhymes with precursor and nurser, if that helps it stick.

What does purser mean?

noun

  1. The person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship, or for dealing with the passengers on a ship or aircraft.

Words that rhyme with purser

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precursornurserbursarcurserversorcursorworserreverserverserterser

Related words

cabcabincommissionercompradorshiphandlersailorholderproveditor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purser"?▾

"Purser" has 2 syllables: purs · er.

What does "purser" mean?▾

Purser: The person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship, or for dealing with the passengers on a ship or aircraft.

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