How many syllables in purchase?

Syllables in purchase

2

pur·chase

Purchase has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say purchase

Pronunciation/ˈpɝtʃəs/
2 syllables, PUR-chase · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say purchase slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pur, chase. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in purchase?
Purchase has two syllables.
How do you divide purchase into syllables?
Purchase divides as pur-chase.
Which syllable is stressed in purchase?
The first syllable (PUR-chase).

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