How to pronounce purchases
Say it like PUR-chuh-suz. Purchases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- chuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purchases 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of purchases
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-chih-siz.
What does purchases mean?
- plural of purchase How to pronounce purchase
- third-person singular simple present indicative of purchase How to pronounce purchase
Questions about saying purchases
How do you pronounce purchases?
Say PUR-chuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝtʃəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purchases?
Purchases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · chuh · suz.
Is purchases 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 /ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪz/ (PUR-chih-siz).