How to pronounce perverted
Say it like per-VUR-tid. Perverted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- per
- VUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perverted 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perverted
- 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-VUR-tid.
What does perverted mean?
- Deviating from what is normally considered right, normal or correct.
- Misrepresented, altered or distorted.
- simple past and past participle of pervert How to pronounce pervert
Where does perverted come from?
From pervert + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with perverted
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Questions about saying perverted
How do you pronounce perverted?
Say per-VUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈvɝtɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈvɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perverted?
Perverted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: per · VUR · tid.
Is perverted 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 /pəˈvɜːtɪd/ (puh-VUR-tid).