How to pronounce pertained
Say it like per-TAYND. Pertained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYND).
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- per
- TAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pertained 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.
- TAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pertained
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-TAYND.
What does pertained mean?
- simple past and past participle of pertain How to pronounce pertain
Words that rhyme with pertained
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Questions about saying pertained
How do you pronounce pertained?
Say per-TAYND. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈteɪnd/. In British English it is /pəˈteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pertained?
Pertained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYND). Broken into parts: per · TAYND.
Is pertained 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 /pəˈteɪnd/ (puh-TAYND).