How Many Syllables In Purchase?
2syllables
Purchase has 2 syllables, pur-chase. It is a disyllabic word.
purchase
/ˈpɜː.tʃəs/ UK /ˈpɝː.tʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɜː.tʃəs/
Division By Letters
pur-chase
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Purchase
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Purchase Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈpɜː.tʃəs/ | /ˈpɝː.tʃəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈpɜː.tʃeɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in purchase?
Purchase has 2 syllables, pur-chase. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɜː.tʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in purchase?
The first syllable, pur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of purchase?
Purchase has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide purchase into syllables?
By sound, pɜː.tʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pur-chase.