How to pronounce perpetuated
Say it like per-PECH-uh-way-tid. Perpetuated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH).
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- per
- PECH
- uh
- way
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetuated 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetuated
- 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: puh-PECH-uh-way-tid.
What does perpetuated mean?
- simple past and past participle of perpetuate How to pronounce perpetuate
Questions about saying perpetuated
How do you pronounce perpetuated?
Say per-PECH-uh-way-tid. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetuated?
Perpetuated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH). Broken into parts: per · PECH · uh · way · tid.
Is perpetuated 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 /pəˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪd/ (puh-PECH-uh-way-tid).