How to pronounce perpetuals
Say it like per-PECH-oo-ulz. Perpetuals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH).
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- per
- PECH
- oo
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetuals 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetuals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PECH-oo-ulz.
What does perpetuals mean?
- plural of perpetual How to pronounce perpetual
Questions about saying perpetuals
How do you pronounce perpetuals?
Say per-PECH-oo-ulz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɛtʃuəlz/. In British English it is /pəˈpɛtʃuːəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetuals?
Perpetuals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH). Broken into parts: per · PECH · oo · ulz.
Is perpetuals 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 /pəˈpɛtʃuːəlz/ (puh-PECH-oo-ulz).