How to Pronounce Purchase

To pronounce "purchase", say PURCH-as-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜːtʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purchase”

"purchase" has 3 syllables: purch-as-e. It rhymes with repurchase, if that helps it stick.

What does purchase mean?

noun

  1. The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

    “They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink.”

  2. That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

verb

  1. To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

    “to purchase land, to purchase a house”

  2. To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

Synonyms

contactgripholdfootholdsupportprocure

Words that rhyme with purchase

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repurchase

Related words

buyleveragecostpayduespaymentsellbuyback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purchase"?▾

"Purchase" has 3 syllables: purch · as · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "purchase"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purchase" is /ˈpɜːtʃəs/.

What does "purchase" mean?▾

Purchase: The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

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