How to Pronounce "perforate"
word
ˈpɝfɝˌeɪt
PUR-fuh-rayt
pˈɜːfəɹˌeɪt
PUR-fuh-rayt
Definition
To make one or more holes in something, often by piercing through it completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɝfɝˌeɪt
British English
pˈɜːfəɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-fuh-rayt
UK
PUR-fuh-rayt
Listen in Context
You need a tool to perforate the cardboard.
Doctors can perforate the skin with a small needle.
The machine will perforate the paper automatically.
Be careful not to perforate the package when opening it with scissors.