How to pronounce perscrutation
Say it like per-skroo-TAY-shun. Perscrutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- per
- skroo
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perscrutation 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.
- skrooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay 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 perscrutation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-skroo-TAY-shun.
What does perscrutation mean?
- A thorough searching; a minute inquiry or scrutiny.
Where does perscrutation come from?
From Latin perscrūtātiō, from the past participle stem of perscrūtor.
Words that rhyme with perscrutation
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Questions about saying perscrutation
How do you pronounce perscrutation?
Say per-skroo-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /pɚskruˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /pəskruːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perscrutation?
Perscrutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: per · skroo · TAY · shun.
Is perscrutation 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 /pəskruːˈteɪʃən/ (puh-skroo-TAY-shun).