How to pronounce perpetrators
Say it like PUR-puh-tray-terz. Perpetrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- puh
- tray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetrators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetrators
- 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-tuz.
What does perpetrators mean?
- plural of perpetrator How to pronounce perpetrator
Questions about saying perpetrators
How do you pronounce perpetrators?
Say PUR-puh-tray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝpəˌtreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetrators?
Perpetrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · puh · tray · terz.
Is perpetrators 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 /ˈpɜːpəˌtreɪtəz/ (PUR-puh-tray-tuz).