How to pronounce purchasing
Say it like PUR-chuh-sing. Purchasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- chuh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purchasing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purchasing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-chih-sing.
What does purchasing mean?
- the act of buying“buying and selling fill their days”“shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge”
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Questions about saying purchasing
How do you pronounce purchasing?
Say PUR-chuh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝtʃəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purchasing?
Purchasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · chuh · sing.
Is purchasing 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 /ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪŋ/ (PUR-chih-sing).