How to Pronounce "perpetrated"
word
ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪtɪd
PUR-puh-tray-tid
pˈɜːpɪtɹˌeɪtɪd
PUR-pi-tray-tid
Definition
To commit or carry out something harmful, illegal, or immoral, especially a crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪtɪd
British English
pˈɜːpɪtɹˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-puh-tray-tid
UK
PUR-pi-tray-tid
Listen in Context
The crime was perpetrated by a group of thieves.
He perpetrated a serious fraud against the company.
Many acts of violence were perpetrated during the conflict.
It's still not clear who actually perpetrated the attack.