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purple

How many syllables in purple?

  2 syllables

Divide purple into syllables:   pur-ple
Stressed syllable in purple:   pur-ple
How to pronounce purple:   pur-pul
How to say purple:

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Synonyms for purple


2 syllables
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    3 syllables
    • amethyst
    • violet
    4 syllables
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      What rhymes with purple

      2 syllables
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      • nurple
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