How to pronounce perforated
Say it like PUR-fuh-ray-tid. Perforated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- fuh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perforated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perforated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUR-fuh-ray-tid.
What does perforated mean?
- Pierced with holes.
- Having a series of holes enabling easy tearing along a straight line.
- simple past and past participle of perforate How to pronounce perforate
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Questions about saying perforated
How do you pronounce perforated?
Say PUR-fuh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝfəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perforated?
Perforated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · fuh · ray · tid.
Is perforated 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 /ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtɪd/ (PUR-fuh-ray-tid).