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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pur
  • 8 letters
Syllables
pur-chase: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PUR-chase.
Pronunciation
/ˈpɝtʃəs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pur-chase.

Words that rhyme with purchase

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide purchase into syllables?

purchase divides as pur-chase. pur-chase: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in purchase?

Purchase has 2 syllables (pur-chase).

Which syllable is stressed in purchase?

The stressed syllable in purchase is pur. The 1st syllable is stressed: PUR-chase.

How do you pronounce purchase?

/ˈpɝtʃəs/ in American English.