How to Pronounce "purely"
word
/ˈpjʊɹɫi/
PYOOR-lee
/pjˈɔːli/
PYAW-lee
Definition
Only; entirely; for no other reason or without any other part. Often used to emphasize that something is done for a single, specific purpose or quality.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpjʊɹɫi/
British English
/pjˈɔːli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PYOOR-lee
UK
PYAW-lee
Listen in Context
This decision was made purely for safety reasons.
He joined the club purely out of curiosity.
It was purely an accident.
My interest is purely professional, nothing personal.