How to pronounce pervaporate
Say it like PUR-vap-uh-rayt. Pervaporate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- vap
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pervaporate 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.
- vapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pervaporate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-vap-uh-rayt.
What does pervaporate mean?
- To evaporate through a semipermeable membrane, as a method of separating liquids.
Questions about saying pervaporate
How do you pronounce pervaporate?
Say PUR-vap-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝvæpəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːvæpəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pervaporate?
Pervaporate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · vap · uh · rayt.
Is pervaporate 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 /ˈpɜːvæpəreɪt/ (PUR-vap-uh-rayt).