How to pronounce perforations
Say it like pur-fuh-RAY-shunz. Perforations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- pur
- fuh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perforations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perforations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-fuh-RAY-shunz.
What does perforations mean?
- plural of perforation How to pronounce perforation
Words that rhyme with perforations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perforations.
Questions about saying perforations
How do you pronounce perforations?
Say pur-fuh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝfəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːfəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perforations?
Perforations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: pur · fuh · RAY · shunz.
Is perforations 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 /ˌpɜːfəˈreɪʃənz/ (pur-fuh-RAY-shunz).