How to pronounce perturbate
Say it like PUR-ter-bayt. Perturbate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- ter
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perturbate 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of perturbate
- 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: PUR-tuh-bayt.
What does perturbate mean?
- To perturb.
Where does perturbate come from?
From Latin perturbātus.
Questions about saying perturbate
How do you pronounce perturbate?
Say PUR-ter-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝtərbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːtəbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perturbate?
Perturbate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · ter · bayt.
Is perturbate 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 /ˈpɜːtəbeɪt/ (PUR-tuh-bayt).