How to pronounce perpetrating
Say it like PUR-puh-tray-ting. Perpetrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- tray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetrating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetrating
- 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-ting.
What does perpetrating mean?
- present participle and gerund of perpetrate How to pronounce perpetrate
Questions about saying perpetrating
How do you pronounce perpetrating?
Say PUR-puh-tray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəˌtreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetrating?
Perpetrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · tray · ting.
Is perpetrating 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 /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪtɪŋ/ (PUR-puh-tray-ting).