How to pronounce perpetuable
Say it like per-PET-yoor-bul. Perpetuable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET).
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- per
- PET
- yoor
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetuable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetuable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PET-yoor-bul.
What does perpetuable mean?
- Capable of being perpetuated or continued.
Where does perpetuable come from?
From perpetuate + -able.
Questions about saying perpetuable
How do you pronounce perpetuable?
Say per-PET-yoor-bul. The American pronunciation is /pərˈpɛtjʊrbəl/. In British English it is /pəˈpɛtjʊəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetuable?
Perpetuable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET). Broken into parts: per · PET · yoor · bul.
Is perpetuable 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 /pəˈpɛtjʊəbəl/ (puh-PET-yoor-bul).