DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
purport
/'pər,poʊrt/ · pərpoʊrt
Purport has 2 syllables: pur · port.
pur
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port
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noun. The pervading meaning or tenor.
noun. The intended meaning of a communication.
verb. Propose or intend.
verb. Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming.
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