How do you divide purchased into syllables?

Purchased divides as pur-chased.

Which syllable is stressed in purchased?

The first syllable (PUR-chased).

Syllables in purchased

pur·chased

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

Pronunciation	/ˈpɝtʃəst/ 2 syllables, PUR-chased · DUM-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	9

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

How many syllables are in purchased?: Purchased has two syllables.
How do you divide purchased into syllables?: Purchased divides as pur-chased.
Which syllable is stressed in purchased?: The first syllable (PUR-chased).