How to Pronounce "purposes"
word
/ˈpɝpəsəz/
PUR-puh-suhz
/pˈɜːpəsɪz/
PUR-puh-siz
Definition
Reasons or goals for which something is done or made; also refers to the different uses or functions of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɝpəsəz/
British English
/pˈɜːpəsɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-puh-suhz
UK
PUR-puh-siz
Listen in Context
We use this room for different purposes.
Laws exist for many purposes.
The website serves multiple purposes.
For tax purposes, you need to keep these documents.