How to pronounce perscrutate
Say it like per-SKROO-tayt. Perscrutate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKROO).
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- per
- SKROO
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perscrutate 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.
- SKROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of perscrutate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SKROO-tayt.
What does perscrutate mean?
- To scrutinize, peruse, inspect (something).
Where does perscrutate come from?
Either a back-formation from perscrutation, or directly from Latin perscrūtātus, perfect passive participle of perscrūtor (“to search”).
Words that rhyme with perscrutate
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Questions about saying perscrutate
How do you pronounce perscrutate?
Say per-SKROO-tayt. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈskruˌteɪt/. In British English it is /pəˈskruːteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perscrutate?
Perscrutate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKROO). Broken into parts: per · SKROO · tayt.
Is perscrutate 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 /pəˈskruːteɪt/ (puh-SKROO-tayt).