purposeful

/ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/

Syllables pur·pose·ful

Stress PUR-pose-ful

Phonics Breakdown

pur

/pɜːr/

r控元音

pose

/pəs/

schwa

ful

/fəl/

suffix -ful

Meaning

having a clear aim or determination

Sound Reference

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pur=/pɜːr/(purse) + pose=/pəs/(purpose) + ful=/fəl/(beautiful)

Example

She walked toward her goal with a purposeful stride.