How to pronounce perpetuating
Say it like per-PECH-uh-way-ting. Perpetuating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH).
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- per
- PECH
- uh
- way
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetuating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetuating
- 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-ting.
What does perpetuating mean?
- present participle and gerund of perpetuate How to pronounce perpetuate
Questions about saying perpetuating
How do you pronounce perpetuating?
Say per-PECH-uh-way-ting. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetuating?
Perpetuating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PECH). Broken into parts: per · PECH · uh · way · ting.
Is perpetuating 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 /pəˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪŋ/ (puh-PECH-uh-way-ting).