How to pronounce perpetrates
Say it like PUR-puh-trayts. Perpetrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- trayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetrates 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.
- traytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetrates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-puh-trayts.
What does perpetrates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of perpetrate How to pronounce perpetrate
Questions about saying perpetrates
How do you pronounce perpetrates?
Say PUR-puh-trayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəˌtreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetrates?
Perpetrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · trayts.
Is perpetrates 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 /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪts/ (PUR-puh-trayts).