How to pronounce perturbations
Say it like pur-ter-BAY-shunz. Perturbations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY).
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- pur
- ter
- BAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perturbations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perturbations
- 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-BAY-shunz.
What does perturbations mean?
- plural of perturbation How to pronounce perturbation
Words that rhyme with perturbations
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Questions about saying perturbations
How do you pronounce perturbations?
Say pur-ter-BAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝtɚˈbeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːtəˈbeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perturbations?
Perturbations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY). Broken into parts: pur · ter · BAY · shunz.
Is perturbations 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 /ˌpɜːtəˈbeɪʃənz/ (pur-tuh-BAY-shunz).