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How to pronounce 'purple' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "purple" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "purple"

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Simple pronunciation
per-pl
IPA transcription
/ˈpʰɚ.pl̩/
Word frequency
3,862nd

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What does "purple" mean?

  1. a color that is made by mixing red and blue together

Examples of "purple" in a sentence

  • She painted her bedroom walls a bright purple color.
  • The fluffy clouds turned a deep purple at sunset.
  • I bought a bouquet of purple flowers for her birthday.

How common is "purple"?

Purple is the 3,862nd most common word in English.

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