How to pronounce perpetually
Say it like per-PECH-oo-uh-lee. Perpetually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/pɚˈpɛtʃuəli/per-PECH-oo-uh-lee
UK British/pəˈpɛtʃʊəli/puh-PECH-oor-lee
- per
- PECH
- oo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetually 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 "er" in butter.
- PECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetually
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PECH-oor-lee.
What does perpetually mean?
adverb
- Seeming to never end; endlessly; constantly.
Where does perpetually come from?
From Middle English perpetuelly; equivalent to perpetual + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying perpetually
How do you pronounce perpetually?
Say per-PECH-oo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɛtʃuəli/. In British English it is /pəˈpɛtʃʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetually?
Perpetually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH). Broken into parts: per · PECH · oo · uh · lee.
Is perpetually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /pəˈpɛtʃʊəli/ (puh-PECH-oor-lee).