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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.