How to pronounce pertains
Say it like per-TAYNZ. Pertains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYNZ).
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- per
- TAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pertains 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.
- TAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pertains
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-TAYNZ.
What does pertains mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pertain How to pronounce pertain
Words that rhyme with pertains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pertains.
Questions about saying pertains
How do you pronounce pertains?
Say per-TAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈteɪnz/. In British English it is /pəˈteɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pertains?
Pertains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYNZ). Broken into parts: per · TAYNZ.
Is pertains 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 /pəˈteɪnz/ (puh-TAYNZ).