How to Pronounce Purvey

To pronounce "purvey", say PURV-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈveɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pəˈveɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purvey”

"purvey" has 2 syllables: purv-ey. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does purvey mean?

verb

  1. To prepare in advance (for or to do something); to plan, make provision.
  2. To furnish or provide.

Words that rhyme with purvey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

provisionpreprovidepreprovisionforepreparepreprepareforeplanprepurchaseforethink

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purvey"?▾

"Purvey" has 2 syllables: purv · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "purvey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purvey" is /pəˈveɪ/.

What does "purvey" mean?▾

Purvey: To prepare in advance (for or to do something); to plan, make provision.

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