How to pronounce purchaser
Say it like PUR-chuh-ser. Purchaser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- chuh
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purchaser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of purchaser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-chih-suh.
What does purchaser mean?
- One who purchases.
Where does purchaser come from?
From purchase + -er.
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Questions about saying purchaser
How do you pronounce purchaser?
Say PUR-chuh-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝtʃəsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːtʃɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purchaser?
Purchaser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · chuh · ser.
Is purchaser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːtʃɪsə/ (PUR-chih-suh).