How to pronounce perforating
Say it like PUR-fuh-ray-ting. Perforating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- fuh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perforating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perforating
- 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-ting.
What does perforating mean?
- present participle and gerund of perforate How to pronounce perforate
Questions about saying perforating
How do you pronounce perforating?
Say PUR-fuh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝfəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perforating?
Perforating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · fuh · ray · ting.
Is perforating 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 /ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (PUR-fuh-ray-ting).