How to pronounce perpetrate
Say it like PUR-puh-trayt. Perpetrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- trayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetrate 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- traytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetrate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-puh-trayt.
What does perpetrate mean?
- To be guilty of, or responsible for a crime etc; to commit.“perpetrate a murder”
Where does perpetrate come from?
From Middle English perpetrat (“committed, perpetrated”), from Latin perpetrātus, past participle of perpetrāre (“to carry through”).
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Questions about saying perpetrate
How do you pronounce perpetrate?
Say PUR-puh-trayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəˌtreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetrate?
Perpetrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · trayt.
Is perpetrate 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 /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪt/ (PUR-puh-trayt).