How to pronounce perpetuates
Say it like per-PECH-uh-wayts. Perpetuates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH).
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- per
- PECH
- uh
- wayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetuates 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.
- waytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetuates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-PECH-uh-wayts.
What does perpetuates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of perpetuate How to pronounce perpetuate
Questions about saying perpetuates
How do you pronounce perpetuates?
Say per-PECH-uh-wayts. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɛtʃəˌweɪts/. In British English it is /pəˈpɛtʃəˌweɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetuates?
Perpetuates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH). Broken into parts: per · PECH · uh · wayts.
Is perpetuates 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 /pəˈpɛtʃəˌweɪts/ (puh-PECH-uh-wayts).