How to pronounce perpetrated
Say it like PUR-puh-tray-tid. Perpetrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- tray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetrated 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.
- trayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetrated
- 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-puh-tray-tid.
What does perpetrated mean?
- simple past and past participle of perpetrate How to pronounce perpetrate
Questions about saying perpetrated
How do you pronounce perpetrated?
Say PUR-puh-tray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəˌtreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetrated?
Perpetrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · tray · tid.
Is perpetrated 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 /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪtɪd/ (PUR-puh-tray-tid).