How do you pronounce "purchase"?

In American English: /ˈpɝːtʃəs/ (PURCH-uhs). In British English: /pˈɜːtʃɪs/ (P-ɜch). In Canadian English: /ˈpɝːtʃəs/ (PURCH-uhs). In Australian English: /pˈɜːtʃɪs/ (P-ɜch).

Is "purchase" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɝːtʃəs/ (PURCH-uhs), while in British English it's /pˈɜːtʃɪs/ (P-ɜch).

How to Pronounce "purchase"

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purchase

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/ˈpɝːtʃəs/

PURCH-uhs

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pɝːtʃpur·əschase

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