How to Pronounce Purses

To pronounce "purses", say PURS-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “purses”

"purses" has 2 syllables: purs-es. It rhymes with versus and intersperses, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: perses — easy to mix up when writing.

What does purses mean?

noun

  1. A small bag for carrying money.
  2. A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)

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

bursarygrantchange pursecoin pursepocketbookhandbagpucker

Words that rhyme with purses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

versusinterspersesconversesreimbursescursesnursesreverseshearsesrehearses

Related words

pocketbookhandbagbagwrinkleawardsbackpacksbaggiesbags

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purses"?▾

"Purses" has 2 syllables: purs · es.

What does "purses" mean?▾

Purses: A small bag for carrying money.

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