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purses

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "purses" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

purses

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

purses is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, purses is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpurses

1noun
  • A small bag for carrying money.
  • A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
  • A quantity of money given for a particular purpose.
  • A specific sum of money in certain countries: formerly 500 piastres in Turkey or 50 tomans in Persia.
1verb
  • To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.
  • To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit.
  • To put into a purse.
  • To steal purses; to rob.
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