How to pronounce pertinent
Say it like PUR-tih-nint. Pertinent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- tih
- nint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pertinent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pertinent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUH-tih-nunt.
What does pertinent mean?
- A right that attaches to land, in Scots law.
- Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
Where does pertinent come from?
Inherited from Middle English pertinent, borrowed from Old French pertinent and Latin pertinēns, pertinentem.
Questions about saying pertinent
How do you pronounce pertinent?
Say PUR-tih-nint. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝtɪnɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈpətɪnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pertinent?
Pertinent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · tih · nint.
Is pertinent 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 /ˈpətɪnənt/ (PUH-tih-nunt).