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purposely

How many syllables in purposely?

  3 syllables

Divide purposely into syllables:   pur-pose-ly
Stressed syllable in purposely:   pur-pose-ly
How to pronounce purposely:   pur-pus-lee
How to say purposely:

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Synonyms for purposely


3 syllables
  • knowingly
  • with intent
  • on purpose
  • wittingly
5 syllables
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