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How to pronounce:
purchased
Definition:
(nou) the acquisition of something for payment (nou) something acquired by purchase (nou) a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage (nou) the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɜːtʃəs
Examples:
They purchased the equipage.
He purchased the caryatid.
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Common mistakes of purchased pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "PUR-chased" instead of "PUR-chased" (ˈpɜrˌtʃeɪst). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable to sound natural.
- Omitting the "r" sound: Some may pronounce "purchased" as "puh-chased" (ˈpɜːʧeɪst). Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly to maintain the correct sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "u" as in "put" instead of "purchased" (ˈpɜrˌtʃeɪst). Tip: Use the "ur" sound as in "fur" to get it right.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Some learners may say "purchest" instead of "purchased" (ˈpɜrˌtʃeɪst). Tip: Remember the "ch" is pronounced like "ch" in "chocolate," not "k."
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might say "pur-chased" instead of "purchased" (ˈpɜrˌtʃeɪst). Tip: Keep it as a two-syllable word to avoid sounding awkward.