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purgatory

The # of syllables in purgatory can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/purgatory .

How many syllables in purgatory?

4 syllables

Divide purgatory into syllables: pur-ga-to-ry
Stressed syllable in purgatory: pur-ga-to-ry
How to say purgatory:

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