How to pronounce perdurable
Say it like per-DUUR-uh-bul. Perdurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUUR).
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- per
- DUUR
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perdurable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perdurable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-DYOOR-ruh-bul.
What does perdurable mean?
- Very durable; long-lasting.
Where does perdurable come from?
From Middle English perdurable, from Old French pardurable, from Medieval Latin perdūrābilis, from Latin perdurāre (“to endure”), from per- (“throughout”) + durare (“to last”).
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Questions about saying perdurable
How do you pronounce perdurable?
Say per-DUUR-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /pərˈdʊrəbəl/. In British English it is /pəˈdjʊərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perdurable?
Perdurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUUR). Broken into parts: per · DUUR · uh · bul.
Is perdurable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈdjʊərəbəl/ (puh-DYOOR-ruh-bul).