To pronounce "purslane", say PURSL-an-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
purslane
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PURSL-an-e
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"purslane" has 3 syllables: pursl-an-e. It rhymes with purslain, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: purslain — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Purslane" has 3 syllables: pursl · an · e.
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