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purpose

How many syllables in purpose?

  2 syllables

Divide purpose into syllables:   pur-pose
Stressed syllable in purpose:   pur-pose
How to pronounce purpose:   pur-pus
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Synonyms for purpose


1 syllable
  • aim
  • end
  • point
  • drive
  • goal
  • use
2 syllables
  • avail
  • function
  • object
  • reason
  • target
  • design
  • intent
  • purport
  • resolve
  • tenor
3 syllables
  • idea
  • objective
  • principle
4 syllables
5 syllables
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