Words that rhyme with purposely
Closest near rhymes for purposely
courtesy, vertically, nervously and mercifully
No common English word is a perfect rhyme for purposely. The closest near rhymes are courtesy, vertically, nervously and mercifully.
Near rhymes for purposely
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- courtesy
- vertically
- nervously
- mercifully
- furtively
- assertively
- certainly
- perfectly
- personally
- commercially
- universally
- circuitry
- surgically
- involuntarily
- disturbingly
- irreversibly
- monetarily
- uncertainly
Perfect rhymes for purposely
No common word ends with exactly the same sound as purposely.
How purposely sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɝpəsli/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 3 (PUR-pose-ly) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɝpəsli |
Purposely has three syllables, with the stress on the first. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
Counting syllables? See how many syllables are in purposely.
Questions
- What rhymes with purposely?
- No common word rhymes perfectly with purposely. Near rhymes such as courtesy, vertically, nervously, mercifully and furtively come closest.
- How many words rhyme with purposely?
- We found 0 common perfect rhymes for purposely, plus 18 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in purposely?
- Purposely has three syllables, with the stress on the first.