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Purple: how to say it, spell it and use it

purple

/ˈpɜːrpəl/

Short answer

The English word purple is pronounced /ˈpɜːrpəl/. It is spelled P-U-R-P-L-E and has 6 letters.

Example sentence

The grapes are purple.

Key facts

English
purple
Pronunciation
/ˈpɜːrpəl/
Spelling
P-U-R-P-L-E
Number of letters
6
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How do you pronounce purple?

Purple is pronounced /ˈpɜːrpəl/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell purple?

Purple is spelled P-U-R-P-L-E. It has 6 letters.

How do you use purple in a sentence?

For example: The grapes are purple.

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