How to pronounce perforation
Say it like per-fuh-RAY-shun. Perforation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- per
- fuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perforation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perforation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-fuh-RAY-shun.
What does perforation mean?
- The act of perforating or the state of being perforated.
- Any opening in a solid object.
- An abnormal opening in an organ, such as a rupture.
Words that rhyme with perforation
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Questions about saying perforation
How do you pronounce perforation?
Say per-fuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɚfəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpəfəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perforation?
Perforation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: per · fuh · RAY · shun.
Is perforation 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 /ˌpəfəˈreɪʃən/ (puh-fuh-RAY-shun).