How to pronounce perpetuation
Say it like per-pech-uh-WAY-shun. Perpetuation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (WAY).
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- per
- pech
- uh
- WAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perpetuation 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.
- pechGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perpetuation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-pech-uh-WAY-shun.
What does perpetuation mean?
- The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.
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Words that rhyme with perpetuation
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Questions about saying perpetuation
How do you pronounce perpetuation?
Say per-pech-uh-WAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /pɚˌpɛtʃəˈweɪʃən/. In British English it is /pəˌpɛtʃəˈweɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perpetuation?
Perpetuation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (WAY). Broken into parts: per · pech · uh · WAY · shun.
Is perpetuation 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 /pəˌpɛtʃəˈweɪʃən/ (puh-pech-uh-WAY-shun).