How to pronounce perforates
Say it like PUR-fuh-rayts. Perforates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- fuh
- rayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perforates 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.
- raytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of perforates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-fuh-rayts.
What does perforates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of perforate How to pronounce perforate
Questions about saying perforates
How do you pronounce perforates?
Say PUR-fuh-rayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝfəˌreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːfəˌreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perforates?
Perforates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · fuh · rayts.
Is perforates 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 /ˈpɜːfəˌreɪts/ (PUR-fuh-rayts).