How to pronounce perpetrator
Say it like PUR-puh-tray-ter. Perpetrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- tray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetrator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetrator
- 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-tuh.
What does perpetrator mean?
- One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offense or crime.“perpetrator of violence”
Where does perpetrator come from?
From Latin perpetrātor.
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Questions about saying perpetrator
How do you pronounce perpetrator?
Say PUR-puh-tray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəˌtreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetrator?
Perpetrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · tray · ter.
Is perpetrator 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 /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪtə/ (PUR-puh-tray-tuh).