How to pronounce perturbed
Say it like per-TURBD. Perturbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURBD).
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- per
- TURBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perturbed 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.
- TURBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of perturbed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-TURBD.
What does perturbed mean?
- simple past and past participle of perturb How to pronounce perturb
- Disturbed; flustered.
- Slightly modified.“The equation x² − 3.0001x + 2 = 0 is a perturbed version of x² − 3x + 2 = 0.”
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Questions about saying perturbed
How do you pronounce perturbed?
Say per-TURBD. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈtɝbd/. In British English it is /pəˈtɜːbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perturbed?
Perturbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURBD). Broken into parts: per · TURBD.
Is perturbed 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 /pəˈtɜːbd/ (puh-TURBD).