purpose

/ˈpɜːr.pəs/

Syllables pur·pose

Stress PUR-pose

Phonics Breakdown

pur

/pɜːr/

r控元音

pose

/pəs/

schwa

Meaning

the reason why something is done; an aim or goal

Sound Reference

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pur=/pɜːr/(purse) + pose=/pəs/(suppose)

Example

The purpose of this meeting is to solve the problem.