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How to pronounce:
purse
Definition:
(nou) a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) (nou) a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse (nou) a small bag for carrying money (nou) a sum of money offered as a prize
Phonetic Transcription:
pɜːs
Examples:
The lady has a lot of coins in her purse.
Her lost purse was found in the closet.
The man eventually got the purse and took off.
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Common mistakes of purse pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "purse" with a long "u" sound, like "purse" /puːrs/. This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /pɜrs/ in US English and /pɜːs/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "ur" sound.
- Ignoring the "r" sound: Many non-native speakers may drop the "r" in "purse," leading to a pronunciation like "puhs." This omits the essential "r" sound in the word. Tip: Keep your tongue slightly curled back to pronounce the "r" clearly.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pur-SAY" instead of "PURSE." The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize the "pur" to ensure correct stress.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "purse" with "parse," leading to mispronunciation. "Parse" has a different vowel sound /pɑrs/ in US and /pɑːs/ in UK. Tip: Practice distinguishing the vowel sounds to avoid mix-ups.
- Overemphasizing the final "s": Some speakers may pronounce "purse" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like "purses." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and subtle, focusing on the overall word.