How to pronounce perambulate
Say it like puh-RAM-byuu-layt. Perambulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM).
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- puh
- RAM
- byuu
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perambulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of perambulate
American and British speakers say perambulate in essentially the same way: /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/ in the US and /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RAM-byuu-layt.
What does perambulate mean?
- To walk around, roam, or stroll.
- To inspect (an area) on foot.
Where does perambulate come from?
Borrowed from Latin perambulō, perambulātus.
Questions about saying perambulate
How do you pronounce perambulate?
Say puh-RAM-byuu-layt. The American pronunciation is /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/. In British English it is /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perambulate?
Perambulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM). Broken into parts: puh · RAM · byuu · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say perambulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/ and the British form is /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.